Someone moves in or out of your property
A member of your household leaves the property
Your partner, a friend or relative may have moved out of your home. This will affect the amount of help you receive towards your rent and council tax. It could also affect benefits you receive from the Department for Works and Pensions. So it is important to let us know as soon as possible so that you do not have an overpayment of benefit
Council tenants and housing association tenants
If you rent from the council or a housing association, a decrease in the number of people in your property may mean that you are affected by the under occupancy scheme. Find out more about under occupancy
Private sector tenants
If you rent from a private landlord, an increase in the number of people in your property may mean that you are given a new rate of local housing allowance. Find out more about local housing allowance rates
Tell us about the change
Complete our change in circumstances form giving full details of the change.
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You might not be claiming help towards your rent or council tax but are moving to a new house. Tell us about a change of address.
Last updated: 07/11/2024 12:32