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Housing benefit

mariap30
mariap30 Posts: 4 Newbie
in House buying, renting & selling
Im currently getting Housing Benefit from Hounslow Council, but have to move into the next borough which is Richmond, the new house isnt even half a mile away from where i am now, can i move into a diffrent borough and apply for housing benefit, and whats the likely hood of me getting it.

Thanks in advance for any help

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  • socrates
    socrates Posts: 2,889 Forumite
    mariap30 wrote: »
    Im currently getting Housing Benefit from Hounslow Council, but have to move into the next borough which is Richmond, the new house isnt even half a mile away from where i am now, can i move into a diffrent borough and apply for housing benefit, and whats the likely hood of me getting it.

    Thanks in advance for any help

    HB does not exist any more - you will be claiming LHA - Local Housing Allowance. You get an entitlement based on your circumstances.

    Look at the link below and you could also ask more questions on the benefits board of this site

    https://lha-direct.therentservice.gov.uk/Secure/LHARateSearch.aspx?SearchType=PostCode
  • Millburn_farm
    Millburn_farm Posts: 123 Forumite
    Your LHA is also based on the area (Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMAs) ) you live in; so if you are single you only qualify for a 1 bed place; if you are married with 1 boy and 1 girl you get a 3 bed allowance; and each area has differing mean rents

    Saying that if you can find a place to rent that is a few ££ cheaper; then you get ot keep the differnce


    This you can check out on the link the poster before me put up :)
  • zone
    zone Posts: 249 Forumite
    Yes if your circumstances remain the same then you should still be entitled to it.
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