Under 35 Housing Benefit (Housing Assoc.)

sniggings

PurpleGoldFish wrote: »

The under 35 Shared Rate only applies to private lets, council and housing associations it doesn't matter how old you are, you'll get the one bedroom amount.

The bedroom tax for people with spare rooms is a seperate thing and applies to all.

oh no why did you have to go and add the bottom line, I was all unconfused until then :rotfl:

I thought the Bedroom Tax didn't apply to private rentals?

pickpocketlocket

sniggings wrote: »

oh no why did you have to go and add the bottom line, I was all unconfused until then :rotfl:

I thought the Bedroom Tax didn't apply to private rentals?

You are correct, it doesn't.

princessdon

There are 2 different issues here

1) Private Rents - the housing rates given for under 35's and the changes. Ie shared room rate instead of 1 bedroom rate for those aged 25-35. If they wish to remain in their current 1 bed they'd have to make the shortfall. Only applies to private rents

2) The bedroom tax - This applies to social housing, this is where they will apply a premiuim for under occupancy of bedrooms.