Housing & Construction Authority: Housing benefits and rental matters
Can I change the rent amount in an application for housing benefits?
No, the rental amount is based on the current valid lease in the HMS Rent register.
If the rent is indexed and the lease was registered electronically, the rent will be updated automatically.
Other changes to the amount must be registered and signed electronically with an authorised registration agent, so the correct rent amount will be used in the calculations of housing benefits.
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