The bedroom ‘size criteria’ rule, or ‘bedroom tax’ as it is more commonly known, puts a limit on the amount of housing benefit or universal credit you get, if you are considered to have too many bedrooms.
View our bedroom tax information
The bedroom tax applies if you are of working age and renting from a local authority, a registered housing association or other registered social landlord. Our bedroom tax resource tells you:
- How many bedrooms you are allowed
- How the bedroom tax might affect you
- About discretionary housing payments
- What help or information is available
We would appreciate any feedback on this information.