Do I have to pay rent if my carer receives Carers Allowance?

jolou

Hi can anyone advise me please I receive pip and recently my carer as applied for ca since I’ve been told that I would have to pay rent and ct if she receives this ? Is this true? Thanks

markyboy

Yes if you are both claiming housing benefit and council tax reduction as a joint claim your carers allowance is classed as income so you could end up receiving less housing benefit and be liable for more council tax

Pippa_Alumni

Welcome to the community, @jolou! I hope the above answers your questions- if we can be of any further assistance, do let us know.