Benefit overpayments

Sometimes we can reduce the amount you need to pay back if your details weren't up to date at the time of the overpayment

Find out how we use Local Housing Allowance rates to work out your Housing Benefit, and which rate applies to you

If you've been paid too much Housing Benefit, we'll reduce the weekly payments from your current claim until you've paid the money back

Find out what causes a benefit overpayment, and what to do if you get one.