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Important Changes to Housing Benefit

 

New Claims for Private Tenants –

Local Housing Allowance

 

From 7 April 2008, a new way of calculating Housing Benefit has been introduced called Local Housing Allowance.

 

Local Housing Allowance is a new way of working out Housing Benefit for tenants renting accommodation from a private landlord.

 

If you live in Golden Gates accommodation or other social housing, Local Housing Allowance will not affect you.

 

Local Housing Allowance is not based on the property in which you live. It is based on:

 

·       who lives with you

·       how much money you have coming in

·       what savings you have.

 

You can get an idea of how much benefit we can pay before you make your claim by checking the Local Housing Allowance rates. These are available on our website: http://www.warrington.gov.uk and on display in Warrington’s Contact Centre – 26-30 Horsemarket Street. You can also check the monthly rates by calling (01925) 443210

 

We will use Local Housing Allowance rates to calculate how much benefit you qualify for. The rate you are entitled to may reduce depending on your income, savings and circumstances. The Local Housing Allowance is the maximum amount that you can receive.