Housing Benefit

Tigers_Lady51

How is Housing Benefit worked out.

I only have £430pcm (private pension and WTC) yet I have to pay £130pcm towards my rent. To me this seems excessive. The council say its right but to me its a hell of a lot. Onto of this I have to pay £10pcm towards my Council Tax.

I'm just starting self employed and not earning anything at the moment. I cant claim JSA as my private pension just knocks me out.

Any advice?

Missyhenry

Is your property rented privately or is it social housing?

Housing_Benefit_Officer

Each person is given what is called an applicable amount.

The applicable amount is the amount you need for basic living expenses.

Your applicable amount is probably £73.10.

The first £73.10 per week of your income is disregarded.

A further £10 of your income is disregarded because you work.

For every £1 income above this you lose 65p per week Housing Benefit.

You ae probably losing about £10.50 for your private pension and a further £19.50 because of your Tax credits which I am assuming is about £30 per week?

dippy3103

Is the wtc paid for your self employment.

Are you single & how are you?