Are you in receipt of Housing Benefit?
Were you or your partner/spouse aged 61 ½ or over on 1st April 2013?
Only claimants of working age are subject to the charge.
How many bedrooms does your property have?
Whilst there are rules around what constitutes a bedroom for over occupation rules, this does NOT apply to the under occupation charge.
What is your weekly rent?
(excluding ineligible service charges, insurance etc)
How many people/couples aged over 16?
Couples would require 1 bedroom, include any children over 16.
Do any of these people have a non-resident overnight carer due to severe disabilities?
The person who needs care must provide evidence of overnight care needs or receive disability living allowance (DLA) - middle or high care component/personal independence payment (PIP) - daily living component/ attendance allowance.
How many children, that you claim benefit for, live in the property?
You must tell the council if your circumstances change so that your housing benefit can be recalculated.
How many children, that you claim benefit for, live in the property?
You must tell the council if your circumstances change so that your housing benefit can be recalculated.
Do any of these children require substantial overnight care?
The person who needs care must provide evidence of overnight care needs or receive disability living allowance (DLA) - middle or high care component/personal independence payment (PIP) - daily living component/ attendance allowance.