Rent charges
Ensure that you understand the weekly rent and any service charges associated with the property you are interested in. Can you afford these charges out of your current income?
If you are in receipt of benefits or on a low income you may be able to get help with your housing costs either through Universal Credit or housing benefit. North East Derbyshire District Council is now a Universal Credit area however some people are still entitled to claim housing benefit for help with housing costs.
If you need more information about which benefit you may be entitled to and how to claim we have a Financial Inclusion Officer who can assist; they can be contacted on 01246 217670. You can also obtain advice from external agencies such as the;
- Citizen's Advice North East Derbyshire Citizens Advice - tel: 0808 250 5702
- Derbyshire County Council Welfare Rights team - tel: 01629 531535 Monday to Friday from 10am to Midday and 2pm - 4pm or email welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk.
- Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre - tel: 01246 231441
To avoid delays in benefits being paid please ensure that you access advice before the start of your tenancy. Trying to get these benefits backdated at a later date may be difficult.
Read our section on Universal Credit for more information and how to claim.
Remember: If you claim help with your housing costs through Universal Credit you will need to make a separate claim for Council Tax support through North East Derbyshire District Council .
With Universal Credit you will receive one monthly payment which will include any housing costs you are entitled to. You will be responsible for paying your rent directly to Rykneld Homes.
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