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Importance of location of my accommodation when claiming Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction

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Hi expert tribe!
I would like to know why it is important for my Council to know the location of my accommodation when filling a Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claim form?
They are asking me below questions-

As you look at the building from the street, where in the building do you live?

 at the left
 at the right

Which part of the floor or floors in the building you occupy, do you live in?

 front
 middle
 back

Will this affect the amount of the award/reduction given? 
Any advice will be greatly appreciated! 
xoxo

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    No idea why they are asking. It will not affect your entitlement.

    Are you certain you are able to receive Housing Benefit? Very few people can have new claims accepted - most need to claim help with rent by claiming Universal Credit.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    It is to identify the property in case of disputes and in cases where a rent officer may need to make a determination.
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
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