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Question about Rent Allowance Claim

Shane-KornSpace · 2013-10-17 09:12:54

Hi everyone. My welfare officer is only around on certain days so I'm hoping someone here could help. I recently signed up for the housing list after I was made redundant. The council told me it will be 3 months before our application is approved. Does anybody know if you can get rent allowance while waiting for approval…

17-10-2013 9:12am

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Shane-KornSpace

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Hi everyone.
My welfare officer is only around on certain days so I'm hoping someone here could help.
I recently signed up for the housing list after I was made redundant.
The council told me it will be 3 months before our application is approved.

Does anybody know if you can get rent allowance while waiting for approval for the housing list? Or will I have to struggle on for the 3 months?

Thanks!

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#2 17-10-2013 10:44am

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Only when you are assessed as eligible for and in need of housing can you apply for Rent Supplement. Rent Supplement is not payable while the local authority is carrying out a housing needs assessment.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

If you are in an emergency situation, you should ask the Community Welfare Officer.

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