The Rate Relief Scheme is only available in Northern Ireland and is designed to help those on a limited income who do not qualiy for full Housing Benefit.
Even if you're not sure whether you can claim Housing Benefit, or if you have tried to claim in the past but not been successful, you should apply again, because you may be entitled help through the Rate Relief Scheme.
The Rate Relief Scheme helps you if you are:
Please use the attached links for details on how to apply for Housing Benefit and Rate Relief and what to do if you disagree with the decision on your claim:
If you apply for help, you must still pay your rate bill while your application is being assessed. If your application is successful LPS will refund the amount you have overpaid or credit the amount due to your account.
Any help you receive may depend on your income, savings, size of your rate bill and whether other people live with you.
The same application form is used for both Housing Benefit and Rate Relief and the same appeal processes apply to both.
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