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Housing Benefit 12 October 2026 · 7 min read

Housing Benefit changes October 2026: new rules for people in supported housing who work

New Housing Benefit rules from 5 October 2026 end the "cliff edge" for 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation. We break down who benefits, who doesn't, and what to check before changing your hours.

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In this article

  • • What changed on 5 October 2026
  • • Who benefits (and who doesn't)
  • • Why working more could leave you worse off before
  • • How to check your council's calculation
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Rate changes, reforms, policy announcements

Housing Benefit

LHA rates, bedroom tax, supported housing

PIP & Disability

Assessment changes, points reform, ADP in Scotland

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Annual uprating, Chancellor's statements, HICBC

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Uptake campaigns, winter fuel, rate changes

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Earnings limit, overpayments, reform

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