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Subsistence payments and social housing

Darren kelly · 2018-02-14 22:04:21

Does subsistence payments count as nett income when it comes to thresholds on social housing. I have looked everywhere and can't find an answer.if it does i will be over the threshold and not take it even though I need it to cover my expenses. My family has neen on the list for 14 years?i think we are about to be offered a…

14-02-2018 10:04pm

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Does subsistence payments count as nett income when it comes to thresholds on social housing. I have looked everywhere and can't find an answer.if it does i will be over the threshold and not take it even though I need it to cover my expenses. My family has neen on the list for 14 years?i think we are about to be offered a house and do not need this as issue.

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#2 15-02-2018 9:10am

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#3 19-02-2018 9:02pm

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Darren kelly wrote: »

Does subsistence payments count as nett income when it comes to thresholds on social housing.

No. As long as they're kosher (i.e. not just a way of paying you part of your wages without tax/PRSI/USC) and the amounts being paid are in line with the public service travel and subsistence rates then you have nothing to worry about.

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