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Social sector size criteria

Also known as the bedroom tax.

Introduced April 2013 it means having one or more spare bedrooms may reduce (for non pensionable aged tenants) the amount of benefit that they receive (either housing benefit or universal credit).

The partnerships team work with tenants affected by SSSC. 

We have a handy leaflet for tenants here.

Last updated: 25 April 2023