housing benefit
daylily
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hi. I'm confused about the way Housing Benefit is changing.
Apparently they are going to use 30% of median instead of 50% of median. :? :? :?
What on earth does it all mean :?: :?: :?:
Any help appreciated as we're already struggling financially
Thanks
anne
Apparently they are going to use 30% of median instead of 50% of median. :? :? :?
What on earth does it all mean :?: :?: :?:
Any help appreciated as we're already struggling financially
Thanks
anne
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Sorry Anne I have not heard of this one. But I have bumped it up just in case someone knows and can answer you.
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daylily wrote:hi. I'm confused about the way Housing Benefit is changing.
Apparently they are going to use 30% of median instead of 50% of median. :? :? :?
What on earth does it all mean :?: :?: :?:
Any help appreciated as we're already struggling financially
Thanks
anne
50% is the median which apparently is the average rent for a particular property type in each area. This is what the council base their Local Housing Allowance (LHA) on.
Instead of the LHA being based on the average 50% they are dropping the LHA to 30% average for each property type.
Basically it means they will be paying out less and people will have to add more to top-up their rent.
I think that's what it all means. Will post again if I find out anything else :!:0 -
Hi Daylily
You know I reckon you are right or those on HB will need to look for cheaper accomodation?
Love
Toni xx0
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