Housing and welfare rights

Online tool that we developed in partnership with the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) to help establish what a family’s support options will be on the basis of the parent’s immigration status.

Use the tool to find out:

• Whether a family may be eligible for benefits
• What social services will consider when assessing a family’s eligibility for support under section 17 of the Children Act 1989
• What immigration options the family may have and when they may require signposting to get legal advice from an immigration adviser
• Whether a family will have the right to rent in the private sector in England

Use the web tool

Factsheet that summarises the immigration requirements that now apply to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members, and how these affect entitlement to benefits, housing assistance, and social services’ support. It also includes information about the EU Settlement Scheme to help local authorities to identify and assist residents who may need to make a late application.

Read the factsheet (PDF)