New Housing Benefit rules for supported housing align with Universal Credit

From 5 October 2026 Housing Benefit rules change for supported housing and temporary accommodation so residents keep more of their earnings when working. More than 325,000 people are affected.

The Housing Benefit Earned Income Disregards Regulations 2026 come into force on 5 October 2026. They were laid before Parliament on 6 July 2026.

The rules change how Housing Benefit is calculated for residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation so it aligns with Universal Credit.