Tenants with low incomes or in receipt of certain benefits may be able to get help through housing benefit. Contact Richmondshire District Council's Housing Benefits Team on 01748 829100 and ask to speak to a member of the Benefits Team or e-mail benefits@richmondshire.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can visit one of the Council's Community Offices, office opening times are Monday to Thursday 8:45 am - 5:15pm, Fridays 8:45am - 4:45pm.
In April 2008 the government introduced a new way for calculating Housing Benefit. This new approach is called the Local Housing Allowance and will be applied to all new claims and any changes in circumstances affecting existing claims. The leaflets below explain the details for both landlords and tenants:
Local Housing Allowance Landlords Information
Local Housing Allowance Tenants Information
Click here for more information on benefits
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Last updated:
04 June 2008
