Uc statement. Why do I have to take my housing off again?

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sammy44
sammy44 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
edited February 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi I get 1417 uc as I'm disabled 509 for couple 163 carer for husband 343 for limited work 416 housing then they take 494 for esa so I'm left with 939 so what I don't understand is why do I have to take my housing off again out of 939 I don't understand or I'm stupid can you help 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited February 2022
    You have to take your housing off because you need to pay your rent, unless they pay it directly to your landlord, which is unlikely if your UC is £939 per month. UC is one payment made up of different elements.
    When you claim New Style ESA and UC together the ESA is always deducted from your maximum UC entitlement.
    If your rent is £416 PCM then you're still left with £523 per month UC and £228.20 every fortnight for ESA. As well as your PIP or DLA.
    If your rent is more than £416 PCM then you need to pay the rest towards it otherwise you'll be in arrears.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    Someone has to pay your landlord. If UC are paying the money to help with your rent to you then you need to pay the landlord.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    You're definitely not being stupid at all @sammy44. The benefits system can be confusing! Have the above replies helped you to understand this a little better? 
  • sammy44
    sammy44 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    Yes thankyou sorry 😞 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Make sure you're claiming council tax reduction from your local Authority because this isn't part of UC. Other than that, it seems like you're claiming everything you're entitled to.
  • sammy44
    sammy44 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    I am thankyou 
    And thankyou for your help 
    Thanks Helen 

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