Rent allowance & Cohabiting couples??

peetreet

Hi there,
Whats the maximum a persons income can be to be entitled to rent allowance?

If a couple who weren't married with no kids and both on social wefare decided to get a place would they be classed as a cohabiting couple and would there job seekers benefit change?

would really appreciate any help with this question! Thanks

edellc

peetreet wrote: »

Hi there,
Whats the maximum a persons income can be to be entitled to rent allowance?

If a couple who weren't married with no kids and both on social wefare decided to get a place would they be classed as a cohabiting couple and would there job seekers benefit change?

would really appreciate any help with this question! Thanks

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

see the link above
you also have to meet certain criteria to qualify for rent allowance, all however is explained in the link

maryk123

if a couple came together claiming job seekers benefit they would keep their separate claims until the benefit runs out. once the apply for job seekers allowance they will be paid the couple rate.