Letter from the council

jason40

I've just recieved this email of the council has anyone else had it, I've not had this before.

You have received this email because our records show that you are currently in receipt of Universal Credit.

Current legislation means Universal Credit is calculated by multiplying weekly rent payments by 52-weeks. However this upcoming financial year (2024-2025) your rent is charged over 53 weeks. This means that you will be underpaid Universal Credit by one week over the course of the year. It is your responsibility to pay this shortfall.

To check your balance and to make a payment please use our new My Housing App, further details can be found at https://www.hull.gov.uk/housing-services/housing-app or contact your Tenancy Officer.

If you are struggling to keep up with your payments, please don't hesitate to contact your Tenancy Officer.

The Hull City Council Neighbourhoods and Housing Team


I thought the rent was fully paid by universal credit?

noman

I’ve had the same from my council and yes you do have to pay 1 weeks rent from your own pocket unfortunately.

jason40

I wonder why it's only this year we have to pay it. When will it have to be paid can it be anytime this year? Thanks 

noman

I believe it’s between 2024 & 2025

jason40

Ok great thanks 

poppy123456

This happens once in about 5-6 years I believe. You can pay a little each week or month over the course of the year and by the end of the year your rent account shouldn't be in debt. 

jason40

Thanks poppy

MW123

These 53-week financial years happen infrequently, due to the discrepancy between the lunar year and the solar year. This is due to the difference between  how the solar and lunar years accumulate over time, eventually leading to the inclusion of a 53 week year roughly every 5-6 years.