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BENEFITS INCREASE BUT HOW DOES THE HOUSING BENEFIT INCREASE WORK?

alaskajade1987
Community member Posts: 48 Courageous
Hi I am on UC and LCWRA and this month (June ) is when I will receive the increased amounts of the benefits however how is the housing benefit increased since everyone’s rent is different ? I receive £720 a month to cover my flat so does this also get increased? And if so by how much ? And how is it calculated? Many thanks in advance
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You will only be claiming housing benefit if you’re either living in supported or temporary housing. If you’re not then your rent will be paid in with your UC known as housing element.Are you privately renting or social housing? Local housing Allowance for privately rented hasn’t increased for quite a few years.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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I am privately renting … thanks for explaining so u guess the rise doesn’t apply to me?
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There were no increases to LHA. If you're claiming UC as a single person then you'll be entitled to 1 bedroom rate of LHA, if you're either 35 and over or you're under 25 and in receipt of daily living PIP. If you're under 35 without a PIP daily living award then it's the shared rate of LHA.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
As Poppy says, Housing Benefit isn't one of the benefits that was increased for anyone this year.
The rest of your Universal Credit (LWCRA) will have increased. And if you get PIP that will have increased as well.
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