Rate Rebate Factsheet
Land and Property services were speakers at our recent General Meeting on 20 September where they outlined the details of the scheme and the process required to apply for a rate rebate for tenants on Universal Credit. Details and a link have now been provided for landlords to find out more.
The Rate Rebate Scheme administered by the Department of Finance
replaces Housing Benefit for rates only, for home owners and tenants of
working age who are entitled to Universal Credit.
The Scheme will be legislated for under the Rate Relief Regulations (NI) 2017.
The rate rebate factsheet has been developed to answer some of the
questions you might have about the Rate Rebate Scheme: –
Further information is available at www.nidirect.gov.uk/rate-rebate-scheme
A workshop will be run for LANI Members who would like help with registering for the scheme and receive information regarding the application which has to be completed by tenants as well
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