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How is LHA paid?

In most cases payment of Local Housing Allowance will be made paid directly to you and it will be your responsibility to pay the full rent to the landlord. Local Housing Allowance will be paid directly into your bank account. If you do not currently have one you will be need to open a basic bank account. For more information on Basic Bank Accounts please visit the Money Advice Service website.

Please note that payment of Local Housing Allowance cannot be made into a Post Office account.

Contact Benefits Tel: 01263 516349
Email: benefits@north-norfolk.gov.uk

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