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Housing Benefit 101
Housing Benefit 101
Housing Benefit 101
- Thursday 12 September
- 2pm to 3pm
- Online
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This webinar will provide an introduction to Housing Benefit for accommodation service providers. It is suitable for managers and leaders who seek to understand the mechanisms of accessing Housing Benefit as an income stream for their service.
It will cover:
- What the Housing Benefit budget can pay for
- How it applies to different types of accommodation and tenure types
- Basic rules around core rents, service charges and enhanced management costs
- The process for applying to the local authority
- National guidance and FAQs
There will also be a Q&A.
Speakers
Chair: Isabella Harriss, Head of Partnerships and Development (Emergency Accommodation), Housing Justice
Speaker: Peter Brooks, Homeless Link consultant
Peter is a supported housing consultant working with a large number of registered providers, voluntary organisations, government departments and local authorities with the main focus on finance, including budgeting, financial projections, appraisals, accounting, reporting and statistical analysis.
Cost
This free webinar is co-delivered between Homeless Link and Housing Justice, with funding received through MHCLG.
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