Benefit cap

There is a limit to the amount of benefits you can get - known as a benefit cap.

The benefit cap applies if you get Universal Credit, or if you get housing benefit and your claim is based on working age rules.

The benefit caps are:

  • £423.46 a week for couples or single parents with children
  • £283.71 a week for single people

The cap applies to the total amount you, your partner and any children living with you get in benefits.