Change in rent price declaration

LM28
LM28 Online Community Member Posts: 53 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi,

I had a letter from my landlord yesterday stating that my rent will be increasing from Monday 5th January 2026. When will I need to declare this on my UC online account? I’m hoping my UC housing element will cover this increase as it’s only by £20 per month.

Thank you

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,774 Championing

    The UC system can't deal with future changes, so you need to report it on 5th January or ASAP after.

    UC Housing Element pays up to the LHA maximum for private renting. There is a calculator here.

    https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/

  • LM28
    LM28 Online Community Member Posts: 53 Connected

    Thank you for your reply. That’s really helpful to know!

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