Housing Benefit (HB/LHA)
What is Housing Benefit (HB/LHA)?
Housing Benefit - sometimes referred to as HB or LHA (Local Housing Allowance) - is paid to meet the cost of rented accommodation
It assists individuals who are:
Shockingly, 50% of working people entitled to claim Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) are not claiming it, with the average amount of weekly unclaimed Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) for this group being £41.00.
Almost a million people are missing out on £2,280 million of unclaimed Housing Benefit (HB/LHA).
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Who is eligible for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA)?
You may get Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) if you pay rent and your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level. You could qualify if you are out of work, or in work and earning a wage.
In looking at your eligibility for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) , your local council will look at:
- money you and your partner or civil partner have coming in, including earnings, some benefits and tax credits, and occupational pensions
- your savings (and your partner's or civil partner's savings)
- your circumstances: such as your age, the size of your family and their ages, whether you or any of your family are disabled, and whether anyone who lives with you could help with the rent.
If you or someone that you know is experiencing difficulty in paying rent, then there could be eligibility for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA).
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Can I claim Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) if I am already claiming other benefits?
Yes you can!
Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) is usually claimed in addition to other benefits and allowances.
Tenants are eligible for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) as a "means-tested" benefit. The receipt of Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) will not reduce other benefits or allowances already being paid.
Housing Benefit entitlement depends on a number of different circumstances. Of all benefits and allowances available, the rules for claiming Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) are the most specialised.
To understand your full eligibility you need independent advice and or assessment. For this, you need a dedicated professional to assess your complete circumstances confidentially.
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How much Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) can I get?
Unlike other benefits and allowances, it is not as easy for the local council to tell you how much Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) you will qualify to receive.
The answer will depend on the type of accommodation that you live in!
- For privately rented property (landlord or agent), the maximum Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) will depend on the amount of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) available for the area. The amount of LHA usually increases when there are more people in your household.
- For Housing Association property (Registered Social Landlords), the maximum Housing Benefit is paid in accordance with the amount charged for renting the property
- For council property, the maximum Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) is paid in accordance with the amount charged for renting the property.
It is most advisable to seek professional assistance when applying for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) .
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Case study
Samantha is 44 years old. Following the untimely death of her husband, she is living with her three dependent children in privately rented accommodation. The landlord is charging a rent of £495.00 per month.
Samantha is working full-time. This means her children spend some of their time with a registered child-minder.
The Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) is set-up in such a way as to help Samantha in a number of ways:
- The first part of her earned income is ignored
- Expensive child-care payments are taken into account when calculating the benefit
- Income from Child Benefit received by Samantha is not taken into account when calculating the benefit.
Based on all the relevant information, the local council is able to provide Samantha with Housing Benefit of more than £400.00 per month.
This case study is fictitious, but helps to illustrate just some of the many ways in which Housing Benefit Helpline can help change peoples lives for the better.
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Why does Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) go unclaimed?
Many people who could claim Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) often do not do so. Some of the reasons many people do not claim Housing Benefit are as follows:
- Claim forms can be lengthy and complicated. This can lead to a form being completed incorrectly or, in the worst case, not at all
- Unlike other benefits, Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) often causes a ‘paper chase’ with repeated requests for information already provided. This can prove too frustrating
- People might assume that they are not eligible for Housing Benefit when they are actually entitled. This is not always down to finance. For example, it is possible to claim on accommodation that is owned by a relative in the proper circumstances
- Most benefits and allowances are dealt with by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). However, Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) is dealt with by your local council. This can lead to Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) being over-looked
- For those who are working, a cut in overtime, loss of bonus or a pay freeze could be causing you to "tighten your belt". People who have no experience of Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) might not know how to start a claim
- We realise that time restraints can deter people from making their rightful claim for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) . All too often, work commitments, family and domestic duties can interfere.
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What if I have been refused Housing Benefit (HB/LHA)?
Due to the inefficiencies of certain "officials" it has been known for refusals to be over-turned when the claim has been re-presented in a professional and methodical manner (i.e. by a professional company or consultant).
Many times, the refusal decision is based on an incorrect presentation of certain information by the claimant or by an incorrect assessment from the particular benefits office/r in question.
We have found 40% or more of "refused claims" have a very good chance of being overturned.
Needless to say, this issue is very important.
Full claim acceptance not only over-turns a previous refusal, but it also means you will probably be eligible for back-payments from the point of an initial claim.
This alone could often lead to thousands of pounds in back-payments due to you.
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How can I find out if I am eligible for Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) or if my refusal can be overturned?
This part is very simple!
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What is the difference between using Housing Benefit Helpline or asking the Benefit office directly?
- Which gives a personalised benefits health check
- Up to 40% of rejected claims by the benefit office are found to be incorrect
- Similar to private health care, you will be given personalised time and attention, which is sometimes lacking in government offices
- The FREE Review can be done from the comfort of your own home, and in your own time, and at your own convenience
- We look to advise all applicants in maximising their entitled benefits from several benefit departments
- Professional, Impartial and non biased consultants, will show all available benefits you may be entitled to, and if required help you to claim them
- Housing Benefit Helpline have an Excellent track record for maximising claims, over turning rejected claims and securing back payments.
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Are you getting all the benefits you are entitled to?
Housing Benefit Helpline has a number of consultants who many have over twenty years experience in administering a wide range of benefits and allowances.
We can help secure rightful entitlement to Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) as well as other benefits and allowances.
This puts Housing Benefit Helpline in a very strong position with which to help potential claimants just like you.
To see what some of our existing clients feel about our service, read our testimonials.
We can undertake a full assessment of your circumstances for FREE and you can rest assured that we are working independently just for you - and nobody else.
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It only takes a couple of minutes to complete our review form. In so doing, it is essential that the information you provide is as accurate as possible to allow us to gather the full extent of Housing Benefit (HB/LHA) and any other benefits and allowances that may be available to you.
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