Benefit Legislation
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are processed in
accordance with legislation laid down by central government.
There are numerous acts and regulations that are used in the
administration of Housing and Council Tax Benefit and some of the
main ones are listed below:
- The Housing Benefit
Regulations 2006.
- The Council Tax
Benefit Regulations 2006.
- The Housing Benefit (Persons who have
attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations
2006.
- The Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have
attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations
2006.
- The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
(Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001.
- The Social Security Administration Act 1992.
- The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
- The Social Security Fraud Act 2001.
Some of the above legislation can be viewed by clicking on the
links. However, if you are unable to view the legislation or
would like more information, please e-mail us at benefits@bromsgrove.gov.uk.