Change in accommodation income from additional occupants

When there is a change in the amount of accommodation income a client gets from additional occupants it needs to be determined if the change is temporary or permanent.

If the change is permanent, the ability of the client to afford rental accommodation in the private housing market must be reviewed, as it may affect the client’s priority for Social Housing.

The client's indicative rate of Income Related Rent also needs to be reviewed.

Where an additional occupant who pays the client joins or leaves the household, this may change the household needs (property requirements) and must be reviewed.