Sanction

chrisssy007

Hi, Just a quick question, my housing benefit is also included in my universal credit.
Can housing benefit also be stopped or reduced if i get sanctioned?

Thanks

Alex_Alumni

Hello there @chrissy007 and thanks for query. 

You might like to read Shelter's page on Money help if your universal credit is sanctioned

Only your standard UC allowance can be reduced – not your housing element payments.

Does that make sense?

chrisssy007

Thanks, Alex. That's good to know