What does “HAP” mean?

Housing Assistance Payment. The council pays most of your rent to the landlord; you pay a rent contribution to the council.

You may see it in letters from

• County or City Council — Local council

“HAP” is a English word used in official letters in Ireland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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