Calculation of Income Related Rent

The rate of Income Related Rent is calculated using either:

• the applicable rate of Jobseeker Support or
• the household income

whichever is the higher.

The rate of Income Related Rent needs to be calculated using both methods and then the higher rate selected.

For more information see:

• Calculating rate using Jobseeker Support rate
• Calculating rate using household income
• Rent rate charged is different from calculated rate
• Examples of calculating the rate of Income Related Rent