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Does anyone know how much DSS/Housing benefit i am entitled to?

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  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    Or you can apply to the council, be entitled to a 1 bed (they don't use shared rates).
  • lighting_up_the_chalice
    lighting_up_the_chalice Posts: 9,615 Forumite
    As you are over 25, if you have ever spent a TOTAL of 3 months in a homeless hostel (or even some supported accommodation) you may qualify for the 1 bed rate.
  • Ballistic
    Ballistic Posts: 270 Forumite
    princessdon wrote: »
    Or you can apply to the council, be entitled to a 1 bed (they don't use shared rates).

    Hi. DO you know how i would go about doing this? Thanx.
  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 13,004 Forumite
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    go to your local council and ask for an application form.
    be aware though, that in many areas, waiting lists are very long and it ciykd take years for you to be housed
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    Ballistic wrote: »
    Hi. DO you know how i would go about doing this? Thanx.

    You would need to apply via your council, depending on your circumstances will depend on the priority etc.
  • Ballistic
    Ballistic Posts: 270 Forumite
    lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »
    As you are over 25, if you have ever spent a TOTAL of 3 months in a homeless hostel (or even some supported accommodation) you may qualify for the 1 bed rate.

    So if i rented a room for 3 months at £57 i could apply for the 1 bed rate after 3 months?
  • Ballistic
    Ballistic Posts: 270 Forumite
    Ah ok guys thanx for that. I mean i have no kids or partner so it shouldnt be too hard to find me a little place should it?!?!?
  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 13,004 Forumite
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    ot shouldnt be difficult to find a place....
    but it may be harder to find an affordable place.
    LHA only covers the lower third of pribate rents, so finding a decent place may take a fair bit of effort
  • KxMx
    KxMx Posts: 11,288 Forumite
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    Ballistic wrote: »
    Ah ok guys thanx for that. I mean i have no kids or partner so it shouldnt be too hard to find me a little place should it?!?!?

    If you're talking about council housing then that's the wrong way round i'm afraid; you'd be lowest priority.
  • lighting_up_the_chalice
    lighting_up_the_chalice Posts: 9,615 Forumite
    Ballistic wrote: »
    So if i rented a room for 3 months at £57 i could apply for the 1 bed rate after 3 months?

    Provided that room was in a homeless hostel or certain forms of supported accommodation, yes.
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