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Changes to Housing Benefit from April 2012

The government has changed Housing Benefit (HB).

Non-Dependant Charges

Non-dependant charges will increase from April 2012. An example of a non-dependant is a grown up child who still lives at home. The amount we reduce HB/CTB by is worked out according to the personal circumstances of the non-dependant. The following tables tell you how much we will reduce benefit by from April 2012.

Who qualifies?	HB/LHA 2012	HB/LHA 2012 48 weeks*
Aged 25 or over and on IS/JSA(IB), or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work	£11.45	£12.40
In receipt of main phase ESA(IR)	£11.45	£12.40
In receipt of Pension Credit	Nil	Nil
Not in receipt of main phase ESA(IR) rate	Nil	Nil
Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
Gross income less than £124.00 (previously £124.00)	£11.45	£12.40
Gross income not less than £124.00 but less than £183.00 (prev £183.00)	£26.25	£28.44
Gross income not less than £183.00 but less than £238.00 (prev £238.00)	£36.10	£39.11
Gross income not less than £238.00 but less than £316.00 (prev £316.00)	£59.05	£63.97
Gross income not less than £316.00 but less than £394.00 (prev £394.00)	£67.25	£72.85
Gross income not less than £394.00 (prev £394.00)	£73.85	£80.00

* These amounts apply if you are a tenant of Tandridge District Council and pay your year's rent over 48 weeks.

 

From January 2012, the LHA shared accommodation rate has been extended to those under 35. 

Housing Benefit - Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

LHA Excess top up

Depending on individual circumstances you might be receiving a top up of LHA of up to £15 per week. From April 2011 this has beenabolished and you will receive only the maximum amount of LHA that matches your circumstances. Visit LHA Direct (This link will open in a new window) to find out more.

LHA 30th Percentile Limitation

If you claim Housing Benefit after 1 April 2011 the maximum LHA you can receive will be worked out based on a lower value than at present. Find out more VOA LHA Percentile Rates. (This link will open in a new window)

 

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