From November 2016, the Government is changing the amount of Housing Benefit you can claim. The maximum limit, or cap, is currently £500 per week (£26,000 per year) for couples and lone parents and £350 per week (£18,000 per year) for single adults.
This cap will become £384.62 per week (£20,000 per year) for couples and lone parents and £257.69 (£13,400 per year) for single adults.
The benefit cap may not apply to you if you are getting Working Tax Credit or some disability benefits. For a full list of exemptions please click here. If you’re not getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit you won’t be affected by the benefit cap.
You can use the Government's benefit cap calculator to work out if your benefit will be capped.
If this affects you and you are concerned about paying your rent, please contact our Rent Income Team on 01604 838383.