Rate Allowance/Rebate – SHSCT Area

A Rate Rebate Scheme replaces Housing Benefit for rates only, for
homeowners and tenants of working age who are entitled to Universal
Credit.
The Scheme is legislated for under the Rate Relief Regulations (NI) 2017. For people aged 18 and over. Cost: The Rate Rebate Scheme only applies to working age; homeowners and tenants; Eligibility to claim; • You must be entitled to Universal Credit; • You or your landlord must be liable for payment; of rates to Land & Property Services (LPS); • You must occupy the property as your home; Those eligible to claim will not be entitled to Housing; Benefit for rates or Low Income Rate Relief.*; If you do not currently meet the eligibility criteria to; claim Rate Rebate and you need help with your rates; contact the Housing Benefit Helpline for advice on:; 0300 200 7802.