Rent a Room scheme/housing benefit

secondtoughest

Hi all

I have a mortgage and live alone. I therefore get a reduction in my council tax, think I pay about 25% less.

I am thinking of renting out my spare room under the Rent a Room scheme, where you can charge up to £4250 tax free. If I got somebody in it would mean the household would pay the full council tax as I wouldn't be a sole occupant anymore. If I got someone in claiming JSA and housing benefit, how would that affect my council tax.. ie how much would I be required to pay?

Thanks for your help

Deep_In_Debt

I've got a lodger and have to pay the full council tax and no longer get the 25% discount. Not sure on your second point but I should imagine that you will still have to pay the full council tax.