Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system

What the inquiry looked at

“This inquiry considers the Government's welfare reforms in relation to housing benefits. It specifically looks at: Local Housing Allowance reforms Direct payment of housing costs to claimants Household benefit cap Social sector size criteria Localised council tax support This inquiry explores the implications of the reforms for: landlords, local authorities, and claimants, particularly those in vulnerable groups. The inquiry considers new and innovative responses to the changes to housing support already taking place, which could help shape future approaches.”

The committee's words, from the inquiry page on parliament.uk ↗.

What the government said

How the inquiry ran

What it recommended

The committee's recommendations are not listed here yet. Read them in 4th Report - Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system ↗ on parliament.uk.

Evidence

Oral evidence sessions 6