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 to which they are entitled, or to 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 working age HB regs 2006; Regulation 59 of the State Pension age HB regulations.) Use the links below for more details.