Local Housing Allowance - Who's not affected?

Local Housing Allowance does not affect all tenancies.

You will not be affected by the changes if:

  • The accommodation is rented from the council
  • The accommodation is rented from a housing association
  • The tenancy is excluded from current rent restrictions
  • The tenancy includes the provision of care, support or supervision and is provided by local authorities, social landlords, charities or voluntary organisations
  • The tenancy includes substantial board and attendance, such as hotel accommodation
  • The accommodation is a caravan, mobile home or houseboat

Contact Details

Benefits
E-mail benefits@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours Telephone: Monday to Friday 8.00 to 18.00, Saturday 8.00 to 12.30. Reception: Monday to Friday 8.45 to 16.30
Phone Number 01942 828644
Textphone (Minicom) 01942 828725
Fax 01942 828613
Address Council Tax Offices, Moore Street East, Wigan, WN1 3XN
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