Report changes for Housing Benefit

If you receive Housing Benefit, you must report any changes to your situation.

Use the link below to log into OpenPortal and tell us about any change.

Tell us about a change in circumstances

If you are self-employed, report any changes using our online Self-Employed Questionnaire

You must tell us if:

• you start or stop receiving Universal Credit or other benefits (such as Income Support, ESA, JSA or Tax Credits)
• your rent changes (private tenants only)
• you or your partner’s income or savings change
• someone moves in or out of your household
• you change your address
• you go away for four weeks or more
• the Home Office refuses your asylum application

This is not a complete list. If you're unsure, report the change.