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Housing Benefit

• Housing Benefit - Am I entitled & How do I claim?

  Housing Benefit helps people on low income pay their rent. You can claim Housing Benefit if you are working but your earnings are low or if you are receiving state benefits. Find out more about your entitlements.

• Changes to Housing Benefit from April 2011

  The Government has announced a number of changes to the way Housing Benefit is calculated.

• Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

  Local Housing Allowance is paid to tenants on low incomes renting from private landlords. Find out more about your entitlements and the amounts you can claim.

• Current Local Housing Allowance Rates

  A complete list of the LHA rates for the Lewes District Council area for the current month.

• Housing Benefit & LHA Payment Dates

  The table of the payments dates for Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance and when they will be made for customers in privately rented accommodation.

• Housing Benefit Forms

  A comprehensive list of forms for applications made regarding Housing Benefit. Download and use to apply for or amend a benefit claim.

• Housing Benefit - Single People Aged 25-35 Years

  From early 2012, the Government is planning to change the rules applying to single people aged 25-35 living in privately rented self-contained accommodation.

• Housing Benefit Change in Circumstances

  We need to know any changes in your circumstances if you receive benefit or allowance to assist with rent as it may affect your claim.

• Housing Benefit Overpayments

  Overpaying of benefits or allowance will in most cases result in the money needing to be paid back if your circumstances have changed.

• Housing Benefit Non-Dependants

  A guide to who can be classed as a non-dependant resident and their effect on entitlement to Housing and Council Tax benefits.

• Housing Benefit & Self Employment

  Find out how self-employment affects claims for Council Tax or Housing Benefit.

• Housing Benefit Appeals & Decisions

  We have a process for claimants who wish to appeal or ask for decisions to be reconsidered.

• Discretionary Housing Payments

  We are able to make extra payments if your Housing Benefit or your Council Tax Benefit is less than the full amount of rent or Council Tax that you have to pay.

• Absence from Home

  Being absent from your home on a temporary basis may effect claims for benefits for Council Tax and Housing Benefit.

• Housing Benefit Fraud

  We take a pro-active approach to catching those making false claims of Council Tax and Housing Benefit.