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Housing benefit pays eligible rent in full where income is at or below the applicable amount, then withdraws it at a taper rate — commonly 65 pence in every pound — on income above that level. The eligible rent may itself be capped below the actual rent by a local reference figure.
Excess income
Excess = Weekly income - Applicable amount, floored at zero
Weekly benefit
Benefit = Eligible rent - Excess income x Taper rate %
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.
Because a local housing allowance or reference rent caps the amount that can be met, and ineligible service charges are excluded.
A prescribed figure representing assessed weekly need, built from personal allowances and premiums for age, disability and dependants.