Rent Supplement is a means-tested payment for certain people living in private rented accommodation who cannot pay the cost of their housing from their own resources. It acts as a short-term income support for people in the private rented sector who are experiencing financial difficulty.
Rent Supplement is generally intended for those who are temporarily out of work or have a short-term need for housing support. However, if you re-enter employment - having been unemployed or not in full-time work for at least 12 months - and are assessed as needing housing under the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), you may be entitled to retain your Rent Supplement for a period. This helps ease the transition back into the workforce without the immediate loss of housing support.
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