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Housing costs under universal credit

This section outlines the costs that can be met under the housing element of universal credit, who can claim housing costs and how these are worked out. This will replace housing benefit and support for mortgage interest for all claimants.

In Scotland, all claimants with a housing cost element paid in respect to rent, can request payments be made direct to their landlord.  See the page 'How universal credit is paid'.

This content applies to Scotland

Last updated: 18 December 2020