rent allowance while waiting on opf

Hi could anyone help me,
I need to reduce my hrs in work to 20 a week im already getting fis.
I worked out that when my lone parents comes through i will be earning to much for to qualify for rent allowance.
But it could take up to 3 months for the opf, while i am waiting on it would i be eligible for rent allowance.
I have 2 children, fis payment is 101 a week and employment would be 300.
Im not receiving maintenance as at the min there dad feels that cos he is minding the kids while i work that is his contribution and he cant afford it. I am fighting this, i just dont want to go to court.
All advice appreciated, thanks

You can apply for Rent Supplement, and entitlement, if any, will be based on your current income. If you qualify, it will be reviewed when your OFP claim is decided.

Whether you qualify depends on several criteria, not just the income you're receiving:

- have you been renting privately for 6 of the past 12 months or has your local authority assessed you as having a housing need (i.e. are you on the housing list)?
- is the rent you're paying at or below the max rent limit for your family size and county?
- I assume the children's father is not residing in the same house? If he is, then his income will also be assessed for Rent Supplement (it would also affect your OFP application).

Contact your local Community Welfare Officer for more information.

Hi thanks,
I have been assessed for social housing because at the min im living in my parents home but they dont have a house for me im number 138.
I need to move out to a place asap with my babies, there father will not be living with us.