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Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday Closed

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

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Corporation Street
Blackpool
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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



*****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 Local Housing Allowance?
Frequently Asked Question
How do I work out which Local Housing Allowance Rate my tenant is entitled to?
Frequently Asked Question
What are the Local Housing Allowance rates and do they ever change?
Frequently Asked Question
Who is affected by LHA?
Frequently Asked Question
What if my tenant falls into rent arrears?
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