How much will I be paid?
Housing Benefit cannot pay some parts of your rent such as water rates, laundry, fuel and hot water. Discretionary Housing Payments cannot be paid for these items either.
The highest amount you can receive is the difference between your benefit and eligible rent or council tax. The award will be made on a weekly basis but may not meet all of the difference.
Example:
|
Rent |
Weekly amount (pounds) |
|---|---|
|
Rent payable |
100.00 |
|
Ineligible charge for fuel and water |
10.00 |
|
Eligible rent |
90.00 |
|
Weekly housing benefit |
70.00 |
|
Maximum Discretionary Housing Payment award |
20.00 |
|
Council Tax |
Weekly amount (pounds) |
|---|---|
|
Council Tax charged |
20.00 |
|
Council Tax benefit |
14.00 |
|
Maximum Discretionary Housing Payment award |
6.00 |
The award of Discretionary Housing Payment may not be the maximum amount.
Last updated: Fri 6th January, 2012 @ 10:02
