Universal credit shared ownership

Mlovell

We’re looking at purchasing a shared ownership house and we currently get help with our rent with universal credit. Would UC help pay for the rent side of our house?

calcotti

Mlovell wrote: »

We’re looking at purchasing a shared ownership house and we currently get help with our rent with universal credit. Would UC help pay for the rent side of our house?

Yes it would

Mlovell

Would it just be for rent or help with the service charge and ground rent aswell?

airliner

Mlovell wrote: »

Would it just be for rent or help with the service charge and ground rent aswell?

Ground rent cannot be covered by Universal Credit.

Service charges can be included but it depends on what they are for. Do you have a breakdown of the service charges?

Service charges that fall within the following category headings can be included in a Universal credit award.

Category A - Payments to maintain the general standard of the accommodation.
Category B - Payments for the general upkeep of areas of communal use.
Category C - Payments in respect of basic communal services.
Category D – Accommodation-specific charges.