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Do I qualify for housing benefit?

Lemonfizz · 2011-04-27 21:52:45

I'm 23 and just started claiming JSA (not sure whether it's income based or contribution based) as my fixed-term contract at my old job ended. I'm looking for another job. I'm renting a bedroom from my dad and stepmum. I think if you're living with immediate family and therefore 'not responsible' for paying rent then it's…

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findingout Posts: 59 Forumite

29 April 2011 at 12:35AM

Yep no housing benefit when living with close relatives. Though if you are on JSA or another benefit and you are only living with one relative that is paying council tax then they me entitled to a 25% discount on their council tax bill as you aren't liable for council tax hence they would get the one person discount.

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