Housing benefit advice

lynz41

Hi I'm new to this group.I wonder if anybody could help me please,

My Son has just graduated and now he has to pay Council tax he has a 10 hours a week but sometime gets overtime Would this effect my housing benefits The benefits I receive are universal credits,lcwra,pip Standard rate for both, thanks

poppy123456

It will be housing element of UC you are claiming and not housing benefit. There will be no non dependent deductions for UC because your PIP includes the daily living part.

As he’s no longer a student then he will not be disregarded for council tax. If you are the only 2 adults in the house then you will lose the single person discount. I can’t give any further advice about council tax because all local Authorities are different.

lynz41

Thank you You're reply back One more question would it affect my lcwra With my son living with me

poppy123456

No, LCWRA is because you have a limited capability for work and is part of UC. Non of your UC is affected by your son living with you.

Albus_Scope

Hiya @lynz41 and welcome to the community.

I don't have any input to your questions, but I just wanted to stop in and say hi. Congrats to your son on their graduation too!

lynz41

Hi and thank you