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How we work out your Housing Benefit
What is considered when you make a claim for Housing Benefit.
If you rent from a Registered Social Landlord
Your benefit will normally be calculated using your full rent charge, unless you have services included in your rent such as care and support, heating and lighting.
If you are working age (under the age to claim State Pension Credit) and you have more bedrooms than you need, the rent used to calculate your Housing Benefit will be reduced by:
- 14% - if you have one extra bedroom too many
- 25% - if you have two or more extra bedrooms
The number of bedrooms you are allowed are the same as for private tenants.