Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Scrap the underoccupancy charge for public housing
Open for signatures
75 signatures
What the petition asks
Scrap the underoccupancy charge (also known as the bedroom tax), for low income families, for the sick disabled and unemployed.
We believe the bedroom tax is totally unfair because it puts a strain on peoples low finances and those wishing to move down to a smaller property where there isn’t any. It’s an unfair tax that people can’t afford to pay.
It can impact on disabled people the most if they need an extra room but yet people still feel punished for being disabled but yet get their benefits reduced. How is that fair?
It can impact on disabled people the most if they need an extra room but yet people still feel punished for being disabled but yet get their benefits reduced. How is that fair?
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
75
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
20 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.