Frequently Asked Questions: Housing benefit
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Housing benefit FAQs
Q: Can I get backdated benefit and how can I claim?
Q: How much housing/council tax benefit will I get?
Q: Can I claim if I and/or my partner are self-employed?
Q: Can I apply if I receive statutory sick pay or statutory maternity pay?
Q: What changes do I need to tell you about?
Q: I am thinking about renting privately. Will Housing Benefit cover all of my rent?
Q: I disagree with Council's decision on my claim, what can I do?
Answer:
If you disagree with the decision that has been made on your claim you must contact us straight away because you only have one month from the date of the decision letter to ask us to look at your claim again or to appeal against it.
