Blackpool Council - Housing Benefit Landlord Information

Housing Benefit Landlord Information

This section contains information for Landlords relating to Housing Benefit matters.
Please refer to our FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) and Publications for information regarding Local Housing Allowance, Rent Arrears and more.

If you have a query regarding a specific case please telephone our Landlord Line on 01253 478920 or our Customer First Team on 01253 478847.

If you have a query regarding Policy please telephone our Policy Line on 01253 478991

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Do you currently receive your tenant's Housing Benefit by cheque?

Why not avoid any potential postal service delays by receiving payments by BACS directly into your bank account.

If you would like future payments sent directly to your bank account please ring 01253 478847 or email benefits@blackpool.gov.uk with your bank details and we will arrange this for you.

Related Frequently Asked Questions

	What are the Local Housing Allowance rates and do they ever change?
	What is a Landlord Forum and when are they held?
	Who is affected by LHA?
	What if my tenant falls into rent arrears?
	What if my tenant's circumstances change?

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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

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Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm

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Benefits Division
PO Box 50
Town Hall
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1NF

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Tel: 01253 478847
Fax: 01253 478900

Customer First Centre: Mon to Fri 8am -5.30pm Sat 9am-2pm Telephone Lines: Mon to Fri 8am-6pm Sat 9am-2pm