Rent levels affordability and housing benefit

Documents to download

Rent levels, affordability and housing benefit. House of Commons Library Research Paper 98/69.

Why am I paying a council tax premium on my second home?

From 1 April 2025, English councils will be able to charge a council tax premium on second homes. Some second homes will be exempt from the premium.
- Home ownership
- Housing benefits
Why am I paying an empty homes premium on my council tax?

What is the empty homes premium, when does it apply and what plans are there to extend it to second homes?
- Home ownership
- Housing benefits
Universal Credit: a checklist before claiming

What people need to know about before claiming Universal Credit.