Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 106267

Housing Benefit: Supported Housing

Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will publish further information on the four new earned income disregards for housing benefit claimants in supported housing.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department will be introducing new earned income disregards for Housing Benefit claimants in Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation from Autumn 2026. Further information will be available in the regulations pack and Explanatory Memorandum when ...

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