Housing Benefit

[bookworm_1]

In 1981 my parents and myself bought our council house, all our names are on the deeds. My parents have now removed their names from the deeds, and I am now the sole owner. They were because of age( 91 and 84 ) and disability and income entitled to a 50% reduction in council tax. I am 62 and on state pension. Will we now not be entitled to housing benefit.

[cassa333]

If you bought and own your own home then I didn't think your were entitled to houseing benefit! If they now get HB then they pay you and again you wouldn't get any HB.

[themas]

You seem to imply (by saying ...will we NOW not be entitled..) that you have been entitled to HB up to now. I assume all 3 of you live in the house. If so, you have not been entitled to HB up to now, & will not be in the future.

If I have got the situation wrong, please clarify it.

[sara3]

HB is for people who pay rent. do you mean Council Tax Benefit?

[bookworm_1]

yes sorry, I mean Council Tax Benefit, they were only allowed a 50% reduction because I have always lived at the address.