FI17223

Request

  1. Please could you provide a snapshot of all live specified/supported accommodation claims being paid by Housing Benefit 
  2. The above to be provided in a spreadsheet and show what category the specified accommodation is in (long, short term, sheltered etc) and also the sub-category (exempt, managed, refuges, hostels). 
  3. Please could you also provide the gross weekly rent charge for each claim, the ineligible services/meals and maximum eligible rent for HB.
  4. Please if you have an application process for Housing Providers who are looking to open a new scheme in your area or if one opens if your area. If you ask them to complete a form or questionnaire, could you provide a copy and any details of any additional documents you request. (this would be in advance of any individual housing benefit claims for tenants). 
  5. If you do not ask for the scheme information as above can you confirm if individual checks are made only when a HB claim is submitted for a tenant.

Response

  1. This is set out on the attached document.
  2. This is set out on the attached document.  We have no Local Authority hostels or refuges that do not have support provided.
  3. This is set out on the attached document.
  4. A copy of our questionnaire for new schemes is set out on the attached document. For schemes already opened, on-line forms be found on our website: Instructions | Housing benefit supported accommodation property details.
  5. Not applicable.

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