Housing Benefit - appeals
Anyone who has claimed housing benefit and disagrees with the
decision made in their assessment can challenge the decision by
submitting an appeals form within one month of the date of the
original decision.
It is very important that you check the information on your
benefit decision notice to make sure that you agree with the
income, savings and where appropriate, the amount of rent which has
been used in the calculation. However, the amount of rent that has
been used in the calculation will not necessarily be the full
amount of rent you have to pay.
If you want us to look at the decision
again or appeal
If you do decide that you are not happy with your benefit
entitlement and you would like us to look at your claim again, or,
if you want to appeal against it, you should make your request in
writing to be received at this office within one calendar month of
the date on the decision notice.
Appeals made more than one month after your notification of
benefit entitlement should also explain the delay in making an
appeal.
Your claim will be looked at by a different member of staff
and a full explanation given. If you are still unhappy with the
decision you can ask for your appeal to be sent to the
Independent Appeals Tribunal service.