The amount of rent we use to calculate your Housing Benefit may not always be the amount of rent you pay, especially if you are a private tenant. The rent may be restricted if it’s considered too high or it’s considered your home is too large for your needs. The amount of rent we use to pay your Housing Benefit is set by a Department for Work & Pension’s Rent Officer. You can find out more about the Rent Service at www.therentservice.gov.uk

Download the Leaflet

For further details, you can download our information leaflet. Please click on the link below to open the document:

Information Leaflet - Rents & Charges
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