Can You Claim Housing Benefit If You Live With Family? DWP Clarifies 2025 Rules

Can You Claim Housing Benefit If You Live With Family? DWP Clarifies 2025 Rules

In May 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reaffirmed its stance on a long-standing question: can individuals claim Housing Benefit if they live with family members? The short answer is yes—but only under specific circumstances. As the cost of living continues to squeeze UK households, many people are turning to shared living arrangements … Read more