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ma2801
ma2801 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 4 in Benefits and income

I am renting a property and I receive high rate pip for daily living and enhanced mobility. I also have a carer. If my carer was to move in with me, would my carer need to contribute towards rent? If my carer moved in with me, would my housing benefit be reduced?

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  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 1,158 Trailblazing

    @ma2801

    Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.

    Sorry I am unable to answer your question

  • ma2801
    ma2801 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    hope someone can help

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 3,867 Championing
    edited March 3

    How many bedrooms does your home have, and how many are occupied? How much of your rent is currently paid for?

  • ma2801
    ma2801 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    3 bedroom. 2 occupied

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 3,867 Championing

    You won't see reduced Housing Benefit because you are on Daily Living PIP. This excludes you from non dependant deductions.

    Assuming you currently have a 2 bedroom entitlement, you should see that increase to 3.

    If on other benefits, do you receive a Severe Disability Premium with any of them?