UC and LHA - does a studio count as 1 bedroom flat?

ichiblaire
ichiblaire Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

I am on PIP, UC and LCWRA and have been trying to find a one bedroom flat to rent no avail, and didn't realise that SAR was for shared rooms, which begs the question: does a studio count as one bedroom flat under housing element?

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,723 Championing

    Hi,

    If you are looking to rent privately, you are allowed as many bedrooms as you like. But will still only be paid the shared rate of LHA, if that is the rate you're entitled to.

    However, if you receive daily living PIP, or are aged over 35, then you will be entitled to the one-bedroom rate of LHA anyway.

    Legally a studio flat is a 0 bedroom property. But not classed as shared accommodation as long as it self contained with private toilet and kitchen facilities.

  • ichiblaire
    ichiblaire Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1072513#Comment_1072513

    Thanks for letting me know! I do claim daily living component so I'll get back to searching for a studio flat.

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