Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 60304
Housing Benefit: Landlords
Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 24 June 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much and what proportion of Housing Benefit is paid to private landlords.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsIn 2023/24, total housing support provided to private rented sector (PRS) tenants amounted to £12.3 billion (in 2024/25 prices). Of this, £3.9 billion was delivered through Housing Benefit (HB), while £8.4 billion was provided via the Universal Credit Hou...
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