Issue details

Discretionary Housing Payment Policy

The Borough is able to award discretionary rate relief to help Housing Benefit claimants who have a shortfall between their rent and Housing Benefit payments. A consultation was carried out earlier in the year so approval is sought for the policy.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2015

Decision due: 2 Sep 2015 by Cabinet - Decommissioned 18.05.2022

Lead member: Councillor Roger Truelove - Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance

Department: Commissioning and Customer Contact Department

Contact: Zoe Kent Email: zoe.kent@midkent.gov.uk.

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