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sheZZa
sheZZa Community member Posts: 259 Pioneering
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I receive housing benefit but I pay the bedroom tax for one room. This month I have only been paid half of my housing benefit entitlement. Before I phone to ask as to why, does anyone know if this is normal because of the new tax year. I don’t recall it happening before. I just don’t fancy hanging on the phone all day. TIA
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,047 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    Unfortunately, we couldn't tell you the reason why you've not received all your housing benefit. You'll need to ring your local council tomorrow morning when they open.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • sheZZa
    sheZZa Community member Posts: 259 Pioneering
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    @poppy123456
    Will do. Thank you.
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    I hope they're able to help you with this today @sheZZa. Please let us know how you get on. 
    Community Manager
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