Child Benefit will no longer to be recognised as income when calculating Housing and Council Tax benefit from November 2, affecting hundreds of families across the town.
It’s predicted that about 300-500 families in Crawley will gain from this change in benefits by becoming able to receive this additional financial help to cover rent and Council Tax charges. Those who already receive Housing and Council Tax benefit will have their claims automatically adjusted from November 2.
For example, if a couple with one child paying £120 per week in rent have a weekly income of less than £378, they may become eligible for Housing Benefit.
Councillor Jennifer Millar-Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “I would urge people who think they may be eligible for this change in benefit to use our online calculator or get in touch. This is great news for hundreds of families in Crawley and will provide them with added financial stability.”
To find out more information, or to find out how to apply for Housing and Council Tax Benefits, call 01293 438611 or email benefits@crawley.gov.uk. To calculate whether you qualify for benefits under the new regulations, visit here and click on the Taxes and Benefits link.
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