Housing benefit appeals

If you believe your award of housing benefit is incorrect you can ask the council to review its decision. You must make a written request for a review within one month of the date of the housing benefit decision notice.  If you disagree with the initial review of your housing benefit award you have the right to appeal to an independent appeals tribunal.

If you are a landlord you can only ask for a review of a decision concerning housing benefit, in the following circumstances:

• any dispute relating to whom housing benefit is to be made
• any dispute relating to whom recovery of a housing benefit overpayment is to be made  

About this service

You have the right to appeal to an independent appeals tribunal.  If you disagree with the decision of the appeals tribunal you may have the right to appeal to the social security commissioners the appeals service

What you must do

The customer must complete a written request for a review of the decision concerning the housing benefit claim.  The request for the review must be made within one month of the date of the notification.  The written request for the review must have any relevant supporting documentation. 

Some frequently asked questions

How can I appeal if I believe my housing benefit is incorrect?

If you believe your award of housing benefit is incorrect you can ask the council to review its decision. You must make a written request for a review within one month of the date of the housing benefit decision notice.  If you disagree with the initial review of your housing benefit award you have the right to appeal to an independent appeals tribunal.

If you are a landlord you can only ask for a review of a decision concerning housing benefit, in the following circumstances:

• any dispute relating to whom housing benefit is to be made
• any dispute relating to whom recovery of a housing benefit overpayment is to be made