Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
End age discrimination in Universal Credit housing cost entitlements
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
To make entitlements to housing costs equal for all ages, and not to be discriminated due to being under 35.
A person of 24 can have the same housing costs as someone who is 35, but the 24 year is only entitled to the rent for a single room in a shared house.
People who get support with housing costs through Universal Credit are already on low incomes, without having to pay out on any rent that is not covered by their benefits. With the current price rises, everyone is struggling, meaning many people who are under 35 on benefits are struggling to pay their rent. This can mean people being forced into unsafe, and unfair living arrangements, and having to choose between food, gas, electric or a roof. This age discrimination to those under 35.
People who get support with housing costs through Universal Credit are already on low incomes, without having to pay out on any rent that is not covered by their benefits. With the current price rises, everyone is struggling, meaning many people who are under 35 on benefits are struggling to pay their rent. This can mean people being forced into unsafe, and unfair living arrangements, and having to choose between food, gas, electric or a roof. This age discrimination to those under 35.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
23 Feb 2023
Closed
23 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.