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Universal Credit (UC) housing costs element - Universal Credit (UC): What if I have another adult living with me?

Universal Credit (UC) housing costs element can help with rent and some service charges

Last reviewed 08 April 2024

Universal Credit (UC): What if I have another adult living with me?

If you have other adults living with you who aren’t your partner and do not have to pay rent, they might be treated as your .

This means that an amount will be taken off your housing costs element because this other person is expected to help with the rent. The call this a Housing Costs Contribution. £91.47 per month is taken off your Universal Credit for each other adult in your home.

You won’t have money taken off your housing costs element for a if:

You also won’t have any money taken off your housing costs element for any other adult who:

You won't have money taken off your award for a if you are an owner-occupier.
 

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