Recipients of Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit is administered by local authorities.
Who can claim Housing Benefit?
- local authority tenants
- people renting privately
(from Housing Associations, Private Landlords, Registered Social Landlords or living in Bed & Breakfast accommodation)
This group, with the addition of owner-occupiers, may also be able to claim Council Tax Benefit.
| 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 441,000 | 440,000 | 444,200 | 435,000 | 430,600 |
| % change | -0.23% | 0.95% | -2.07% | -1.01% | |
| Clackmannanshire | 4,560 | 4,500 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 4,400 |
| % change | -1.32% | 2.22% | -2.17% | -2.22% | |
| Forth Valley | 22,590 | 22,500 | 22,400 | 21,900 | 21,400 |
| % change | -0.40% | -0.44% | -2.23% | -2.28% |
Source: The Scottish Government, Housing Statistics for Scotland, Key Information and Summary Tables
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Updated: Jul 17 2008 15:51 | Top © Copyright 2000-2008 Clackmannanshire Council. All rights reserved.