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I qualify for Disability Allowance, do I automatically qualify for Rent Allowance?

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  • 28-10-2010 3:48pm
    #1
    Carpe Diem Dublin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi all, long time lurker first time poster. I was wondering if there's an easy way of getting over the minefield of rent allowance. I already qualify for Disability Allowance and a friend mentioned to me I automatically qualify for Rent Allowance.

    How does this work? If I like an apartment I see for €800 a month do I get the full amount? Is it means tested?

    Anyone who has been in a similar situation and could help Id be most grateful. Thanks smile.gif


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    #2
    La Haine
    Registered Users Posts: 244 ✭✭La Haine


    Where are you living at the minute?


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    Eric Isherwood
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Eric Isherwood


    How long where you witting on a decision I have been waiting since July told me now December before I know?


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    Demonique
    Registered Users Posts: 2,825 ✭✭✭Demonique


    You won't get the full amount, about two years back the most you could get on rent allowance was €135/week and you can't rent an €800/month property on rent allowance anyway as you're not allowed to pay the difference out of your own pocket (why I don't know)


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