Benefits - Landlords Frequently Asked Questions

How is Housing Benefit calculated?

Housing Benefit is a means tested benefit and therefore the customer's income, capital and household circumstances are all taken into account, when the claim is assessed. The amount of benefit a customer is entitled to, is calculated by comparing the amount the government says this person/ family needs to live on (applicable amount) with the amount of weekly income they have. In most cases the more income the customer has the less benefit they will receive.

What is Housing Benefit?
Who is eligible to claim Housing Benefits?
How is Housing Benefit calculated?
What are my responsibilities as a landlord?
What is the role of The Rent Service?
Can a tenant request a rental valuation, before moving into a new property?
How is Housing Benefit paid?
What can the benefits office tell me about my tenants claim?
What about the Council Tax?
Landlords and Benefit Counter Fraud
I want more information on Local Housing Allowance?

Contact Information:

By telephone: 01628 796036

By email: benefits@rbwm.gov.uk

By post: Revenues and Benefits, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, PO Box 3464, SL6 1XP.