Do I need to let Housing Benefit know of changes to my rent?

We’ll let your local housing benefit office know of any changes to your rent and service charge and we’ll work with them to help keep your records up to date. Please note however that it’s your responsibility to make sure they’ve received and acted on the changes.

The date your housing benefit reaches your account may not match the period it relates to – this is because sometimes it’s paid in advance. More often than not, it’s paid in arrears.

Further information

Find answers to more frequently asked questions about rent and service charges.

Find out how to pay your rent and where you rent goes in the rent section of our website.