Blackpool Council - FAQs - Who is affected by Local Housing Allowance?

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

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Tel: 01253 478847
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Who is affected by Local Housing Allowance?

Only tenants in the private rented sector receive Local Housing Allowance.

All of the following tenancies are exempt from the scheme:

Council tenancies and Housing Associations
Registered social landlords
Protected cases such as supported housing, social landlords, charities and voluntary organisations
Pre 1989 tenancies
Exceptional cases such as caravans and hostels Board and Lodge cases

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