Rent Increase and Universal Credit

All tenants should have received a Rent Increase Notification showing your new rent charge from effective 1 April 2026. You need to report this change to the Department for Works & Pensions on 1 April, not before, so the housing element of your UC is updated correctly.

If you have any difficulty reporting the increase or have questions about your claim, please contact our Money & Home Energy Adviser, Andrew Collinge to ensure your payments continue smoothly. You can reach him by completing the Money Advice form in your My Home account, emailing enquiries@elha.com, or calling 01620 825032.