Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 96585

Housing Benefit: Supported Housing

Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 10 December 2025

Question

Carla Denyer

Green PartyBristol Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what is the timeline for the introduction of new earned income disregards for Housing Benefit claimants in supported housing.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Autumn Budget 2025 included an announcement to introduce four new earned income disregards into Housing Benefit for residents in Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation. This will remove a significant barrier to entering work or increasing hours...

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