Introduction to housing costs in universal credit
Develop your understanding of how the housing costs element of universal credit is assessed, calculated and awarded.
Course summary
This course covers primary qualifying criteria, liability conditions, private sector rules, Local Housing Allowances (LHA), occupancy rules and more.
You’ll learn when housing costs are payable, when housing benefit is retained, and which charges satisfy the definition of rent.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two and a half hours
- Cost: £100+VAT | £85+VAT
- CPD points: 2.5
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- Cost: £180+VAT | £160+VAT
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Monday 24 June 2024 | Two and a half hours 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £100+VAT | £85+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Two and a half hours 10am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £100+VAT | £85+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 04 December 2024 | Two and a half hours 2pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £100+VAT | £85+VAT | Book |
Group bookings
You can book this course for groups of five or more people.
Contact us about group bookingsWhat this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
who qualifies for universal credit housing costs and which costs are covered
costs for two homes and occupancy conditions
under-occupancy deductions
non-dependents and housing cost contributions
local housing allowance for private rentals, housing costs for people under 35 and the shared accommodation rate
alternative payment arrangements, direct payments, and overpayments
Who this training is for
You might work as an adviser for housing or benefit problems, or for a local authority or social landlord.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
