Claiming Housing and Council tax benefit - Aged 60 or over
If you have reached the qualifying age for State Pension Credit,
there are some differences in the Housing and Council Tax Benefit
legislation to those which apply for applicants who have not
reached this age.
The qualifying age for State Pension Credit is reached shortly
after your 60th Birthday. Anyone born prior to 05 September
1950 has already reached the qualifying age.
As a guide, the following customers will reach the qualifying age
for State Pension Credit in 2012:
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Born Between
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Date Qualifying Age Reached
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06 February 1951 - 05 March 1951
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06 January 2012
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06 March 1951 - 05 April
1950
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06 March 2012
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06 April 1951 - 05 May
1951
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06 May 2012
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06 May 1951 - 05 June 1951
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06 July 2012
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06 June 1951 - 05 July 1951
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06 September 2012
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First Day of Entitlement
One of the main differences is the date that Housing and Council
Tax Benefit can be awarded from. Providing that an
application is made in the correct manner, (please refer to our
how to claim section) entitlement to Housing and/or Council Tax
Benefit can be taken back up to 3 months but only back to their
60th birthday or the day that liability to rent and/or rent began
(whichever date is later).
To find out more information regarding the first day of
entitlement,
Contact Us.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is a national welfare benefit for those who have
reached the Qualifying Age. Pension Credit comes in two
formats - Guaranteed Credit and Savings Credit.
Guaranteed Credit
Guaranteed Credit provides those who are eligible with a top up
to the minimum income level as determined by the Government.
Savings Credit
If you are aged 65 or over you may qualify for Savings
Credit.
For more information on on both Guaranteed Credit and Savings
Credit and how to apply, visit the Pension
Service Website.
