Renters on benefits face hundreds of pounds shortfall monthly

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Private renters relying on benefits face monthly shortfalls of £122 to £127 on two-bedroom homes.

Private renters in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes who rely on benefits face significant shortfalls on two-bedroom homes, with analysis of government figures showing gaps of £127 and £122 per month respectively. This equates to annual shortfalls of £1,524 in Aylesbury and £1,464 in Milton Keynes.

The shortfalls reflect the frozen level of housing benefit, which has not increased in line with private rental costs in the region. Renters unable to cover the gap face pressure to find additional income or accept less suitable accommodation.

How it is being reported

• Milton Keynes renters on benefits £122 a month short on a two-bedroom home as housing help stays frozenPrivate renters in Milton Keynes who rely on benefits to pay their rent face a shortfall of £122 a month , or £1,464 a year, on a two-bedroom home, new analysis of government figures shows.MK Citizen · 21 Oct, 12:52
• Aylesbury renters on benefits £127 a month short on a two-bedroom home as housing help stays frozenPrivate renters in Aylesbury who rely on benefits to pay their rent face a shortfall of £127 a month , or £1,524 a year, on a two-bedroom home, new analysis of government figures shows.Bucks Herald · 21 Oct, 12:11

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