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Housing benefits - Information for landlords

The Landlord Information Pack contains useful information about housing benefits relevant to landlords.

To download the Landlord Information Pack click on the PDF icon below:

Please also download the amendments to the pack from the file below:

Local housing allowance

There are some important changes to Housing Benefit for private tenants from 7th April 2008. We have produced the booklet below for all landlords to be able to read about the changes.

For further information please see the special pages on Local Housing Allowance.

Contacts

If you need more information or assistance contact us.

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Can I claim housing benefit and council tax benefits?

How to claim housing benefit and council tax benefit. Page includes an application form.

Fast track housing benefit claims

How to make a fast track claim for housing benefit. Includes an application form and guidance notes.

How much Benefit will I get?

How much benefit can I get and when will my benefit start and end?

Does the amount of capital and savings I have affect my Benefit claim?

Savings and capital

How to claim Benefit

How to get help with paying your rent and Council Tax.

On-line Benefit Calculator

Find out if you could get Housing or Council Tax Benefit

Information we need from you

Information we need from you to help us work out the amount of benefit you will receive.

Paying housing benefit directly to your landlord

Arranging for your housing benefit to be paid directly to your landlord.

Extra help - Discretionary Housing Payment

How to apply for extra help if Housing Benefit does not cover all your rent. Page includes a Discretionary Housing Benefit form.

Overpayment of housing benefit

Arrangements for paying back overpayments of housing benefit. Includes help and advice.

Changes in circumstances

Changes you need to tell us about as soon as possible. Page includes a change of circumstances form.

Appealing against a housing benefit decision

How you can appeal if you disagree with the council's decision about Housing Benefit.

Backdating claims

How to claim for backdated benefit.

Claiming housing benefit for two homes

Circumstances where housing benefit can be paid on two homes.

Absence from home

How to claim housing benefit if you are away from home. The page includes a notification of absence form.

Contacts - Housing and council tax benefits

Contact details for enquiries about housing and council tax benefits. Page includes an online contact form.

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