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housing benefit

British

noun

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

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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.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

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, external.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

It said a new licensing scheme, tougher standards, and "the ability to stop housing benefit going to rogue landlords" are part of plans which will be unveiled next week.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Anyone who qualifies for Pension Credit may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, or help with heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

The letter specifically urged her to extend the payment to two million further pensioners by also including those who receive housing benefit, council tax support, attendance allowance and carers’ allowance.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

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