Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Benefit News

Good News for Families and Pensioners!

From 2 November 2009 changes have been made to the rules to give extra help to Families and Pensioners.

Families

Child Benefit will no longer be included as income in Housing and Council Tax Benefit calculations.

We already ignore in full any child maintenance payments you receive.

Don't delay, go to the Benefit Calculator, put in your details and find out if you can get help today!

Pensioners

The capital rules in the Housing and Council Tax Benefit calculation have changed. This means if you have capital;

• below £10,000 - it will not affect the amount of benefit you can get.
• between £10,000 and £16,000 - we will take an income of £1 for every £500 or part of £500 held over £10,000.
• £16,000 or over - you cannot claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit unless you get guarantee Pension Credit. However, you may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate.

Don't delay, go to the Benefit Calculator, put in your details, and find out if you can get help today!

The capital rules for Working Age claimants remain the same. Further details can be found in The Benefit Calculation page.