Hi, my name is tinkerbellone! If I move home will I lose transitional protection?

tinkerbellone
tinkerbellone Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited September 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

hello I’m desperate for some help, I call uc moved over with a migration letter an have transitional protection, I’ve called uc 3 times an asked if I move home also different council will I loose my t/p can’t get a straight answer

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,160 Championing
    edited September 2025

    A house move to a different area won't end Transitional Protection.

    If your Housing Element increases due to new rent being more expensive, your TP will reduce by a corresponding amount.

  • tinkerbellone
    tinkerbellone Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    thank you for replying I’ve been trying all day to get an answer! Rent is more expensive by £172 so is that what it would reduce by.

  • tinkerbellone
    tinkerbellone Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    it’s also a different council does that change anything

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,160 Championing
    edited September 2025

    Yes your Transitional Protection will reduce by £172 if you are entitled to another £172 in Housing Element.

    Or if say you were entitled to (random number) another £50 maximum in Housing Element then your TP would reduce by £50.

    No it being in a different council area doesn't make any difference to my advice.

  • tinkerbellone
    tinkerbellone Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    honestly thank you. I was worried. Can’t thank you enough for responding x

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