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If my adult son moves in, will I lose my housing benefit?

missjdee
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hi I'm claiming PIP and was wondering if my son who is 23 if I move him back in with me will it effect my housing benefit? as he works ? I was told that because I claim the lower rate of PIP he wouldn't habe to contribute to my rent ? will I loose my housing benefit ?
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Hi @missjdee welcome to the community, I have moved your post to the Ask a Benefits advisor category so I hope you can get some answers soon
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oh thank you .. sorry I'm new and bit lost here
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Hello missjdee
If you are claiming PIP-daily living (at any rate) then your housing benefit will not be effected by your son moving back in with you. It is however best to still tell your local authority that your son has moved in.
You have not mentioned any other benefit income e.g. ESA? I ask as other benefits maybe effected by your son moving in, especially if you claim an extra amount called a 'severe disability premium.' This premium is generally paid to people who live alone, receive PIP (daily living) and no-one claims carers allowance for looking after them. The best advice is to inform all the relevant benefit offices if your son moves in.
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