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Can I find out how much benefit I will get before I rent a property?
You can use the amounts of Local Housing Allowance to see the maximum rent payable for your situation.
We won't be able to tell you how much Benefit you are entitled to until you have made a full claim and we have received all the information we need about your circumstances.
Backdated Claims
It is not normally possible to backdate a claim to before the date that an application is received. Make sure you don't miss out - claim straight away!
Discretionary Housing Payments
Discretionary means that the Council is allowed to decide in which circumstances this extra payment will be made. This extra payment is intended to help those people most in need of help with their housing costs such as rent and Council Tax. The payment can be paid to people suffering exceptional hardship or with exceptional circumstances, but before an award can be granted the following must apply:
• The claimant must be entitled to Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit.
• They must require further help with housing costs.
• The Council must have sufficient funds available to cover the cost.
We cannot make a payment:
• To cover service charges.
• To cover charges for water or sewerage services.
• For rent where you only qualifiy for Council Tax Benefit, or for Council Tax where you only qualifiy for Housing Benefit.
• Where Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit is withheld or suspended.
• To top up Second Adult Rebate payments.
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