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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 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8.30am-5.15pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 10am-1pm
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

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS CHANGING

With effect from the 1st April 2011 the Government are introducing significant changes to the Local Housing Allowance scheme.

Please use this link to see the latest landlord newsletter explaining the April 2011 changes in more detail.


*****FOR INFORMATION*********

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

Frequently Asked Question
 What is a Landlord Forum and when are they held?
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 What are the Local Housing Allowance rates and do they ever change?
Frequently Asked Question
 How do I work out which Local Housing Allowance Rate my tenant is entitled to?
Frequently Asked Question
 What is Local Housing Allowance?
Frequently Asked Question
 Who is affected by LHA?
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