Housing Benefit and Rate Allowance

[mrsmurphey]

I need some help with this; How much savings can my husband and I have and get help with our rent and rates?

[bednobs]

what country do you live in? Rates haven't existed in England for many years

[mrsmurphey]

sorry bedknobs I used the wrong name I meant Council Tax. I think you are being pernickity!

[bednobs]

anything over 6000 is taken into account and the benefit reduced by £1 for every £500 savings
Savingsd of over £16000 automatically exclude you. However, income is more important when working out if you are entitled

[bednobs]

sorry, i meant to say every 500 of savings over 6000 will result in them assuming you have an extra £1 of income a week

[trt]

What are your ages and circumstances, job etc?

[mrsmurphey]

tr t we are 79 and 80 and well and truly retiredMy husband has a small private pension

[Buenchico]

If you're renting privately, 'Housing Benefit' is now paid as 'Local Housing Allowance'. The maximum amount available depends upon which area of the country you live in. See here:
https://lha-direct.vo...k/Secure/Default.aspx

The amounts of benefits available to you (including Housing Benefit/LHA, Council Tax Benefit, etc) can be estimated by using this online calculator:
https://www.dwpe-serv...tal/page/portal/ba/lp

Chris

[themas]

If you are entitled to guaranteed Pension Credit (you need to check for this) then you may get full housing and council tax benefit - depending on the level of your rent.

Ask your local CAB to do a benefit calculation for you if you are unsure when you have looked at the website Chris has identified.