Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Do not deduct housing element of Universal Credit
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe that people who are living with parents should get the same as a single person living on their own because they still need the money to pay for their own bills and transportation to and from interviews, job centre appointments and for health appointments.
Currently, those living with parents receive lower UC payments as they lose the housing element of the payment. I would like the Government to change this and ensure that those living with parents or other close relatives still receive the full payment. I think this is unfair as these people may still have to pay for transport to attend appointments within the job centre, if they do not drive and rely on public transport. The person also need to keep themselves fed as well.
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
17 Dec 2024
Closed
17 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 24 Aug 2026.