Search for: Search Home Your home Your voice Find a property Help and advice About Us Contact us Universal credit Universal Credit has replaced many existing benefits and provide both in and out of work support for people of working-age who make a claim. The following benefits have being replaced by Universal Credit: Income Support Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income-based Employment and Support Allowance Housing Benefit Child Tax Credits Working Tax Credits Universal Credit is available across all areas where we have homes. What happens to my rent under Universal Credit? The main difference for tenants moving to Universal Credit is the way their rent is paid. In the past, Housing Benefit was paid direct to us. With Universal Credit it is paid to the tenant who is then responsible for paying their rent to us from this money, including any service charges. If you expect to receive Universal Credit, it is essential for you to make arrangements to pay your rent, so that you do not fall into arrears. The easiest way to do this is by setting up a direct debit. You can contact us and arrange to do this over the telephone. As Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears, some people might find it difficult to budget. The Money Advice Service gives useful guidance on budgeting. As there could be a delay in payments reaching you during the switch between benefits, we suggest you start paying an extra amount per week to put your rent account into credit. This will help make sure you do not get into arrears. How do I apply for Universal Credit? All Universal Credit applications are completed online. You will need the following in place before you start any claim: bank, building society or credit union account details (call the Universal Credit helpline if you do not have one) an email address information about your housing, for example how much rent you pay details of your income, for example payslips details of savings and any investments, like shares or a property that you rent out details of how much you pay for childcare if you’re applying for help with childcare costs As part of the application process you will need to verify your identity. This can be done by using a Passport or Driving Licence. If you do not have these documents you can verify your identity by visiting www.gov.uk/verify for further details. Click here to apply for Universal Credit Contact Cornerstone House Western Way Exeter EX1 1AL Tel no: 01392 273462 Email: mail@cornerstonehousing.net Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Colleagues Connect with us Terms of Use Cookie Policy Privacy Policy © Cornerstone Housing. All rights reserved. Website by Daneswood We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok