When a claimant has a change in their circumstances they must notify the HB Office as soon as possible to ensure they receive any extra HB they are entitled to; or avoid being overpaid.
A beneficial change (i.e. one which means more HB should be awarded), which has been reported on time normally affects the HB award
from the Monday after the date of change. (Regulation 79 of the HB regs 2006; Regulation 59 of the HBPC regulations.) Use the links below for more details.
NOTE: A change in circumstances could mean that a working age claimant (or mixed age couple - unless protections apply) ) needs to make a new claim for Universal Credit - and this could mean an end to their Housing Benefit - click here for more details.