housing benefit

noun

1. social welfare (in Britain) a payment made by a local authority in the form of a rent rebate to a council tenant or a rent allowance to a private tenant

Example Sentences

The costs of rent would be similar to the cost of the housing benefit asylum seekers are not allowed to claim.

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"They've tried to get my housing benefit too," Peter said.

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But eight councils allow people on much higher incomes to claim the allowance, with some also using council tax rebate or housing benefit as criteria.

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Anyone who qualifies for pension credit may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, help with heating costs and the warm home discount scheme.

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But there is no flexibility around someone's circumstances when a charity fills out housing benefit assessments for survivors.

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