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Rent increase letters - what to expect and what to do

If you receive Housing Benefit and are renting a Housing Association Property, we are normally told about your yearly rent increase by your Housing Association.

In March, you will get an update through the post showing your Benefit Entitlement from April 2026. If your rent has increased and that is not reflected in the letter we send you, please email your rent increase letter to [email protected] or alternatively bring it in to a Council office.

If you get Universal Credit, you can update your Housing Costs on the Universal Credit portal and provide the proof.

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