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  • Housing Benefit memos 2021

    Topics:
    • Benefits and pensions, 
    • Decision Making

    Date published: 1 April 2021

    Last updated: 31 December 2021

    HB Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to Housing Benefit and should be read in conjunction with the Housing Benefit Decision Makers Guide.

    Documents

    • HB Memo 5/21 - Disregard for Historical Abuse and Windrush SchemesAdobe PDF (118.19 KB)
    • HB Memo 4/21 – Under Occupancy Deduction – Sanctuary SchemeAdobe PDF (117.6 KB)
    • HB Memo 3/21 - Disability assistance for children and young people – Consequential amendments to Social Security RegulationsAdobe PDF (122.09 KB)
    • HB Memo 2/21 - Changes to the exceptions to the Shared Accommodation RateAdobe PDF (113.23 KB)
    • HB Memo 1/21 - The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021Adobe PDF (122.77 KB)
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