Hyndburn Borough Council

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit assist people on low incomes to help pay their rent and council tax payments.

From 1 April 2011, there are a number of major changes in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation.

1. Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - LHA is subject to a number of important changes from 1 April 2011. More detail is provided in the LHA area of our website.
2. Non-dependant deductions - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are normally reduced for each non-dependant living in the claimants home.  These deductions are increasing from 1 April 2011, which may mean that you will receive less Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. Click here to view a chart showing the changes in the amount.
3. People who have a carer who stays overnight - From 1 April 2011, for people who rent their home from  a private landlord, may get extra help toward from Housing Benefit. Our factsheet provides further details.

Pages in What's New In Benefits?

• 1. What's New in Benefits
• 2. Council Tax Support
• 3. Changes to Housing Benefit from 1 April 2013
• 4. Local Housing Allowance - Changes from April 2012
• 5. Changes in Legislation From 1 January 2012
• 6. You are here Changes in Legislation From April 2011
• 7. Our Self Service Counters
• 8. Benefits Service Inspection Report 2010
• 9. Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit online.
• 10. Advice and Information Sessions at your local library
• 11. Mobile Information Unit
• 12. Faster Payments for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit claims
• 13. Changes in legislation from November 2009

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