Not paying rent and Jobseekers Allowance

[Charles West]

Hi Guys,
My circumstances have changed and I am moving back in with my parents. I am 29 years old! Does anyone know if I will get jobseeker's allowance if I am not paying rent? Many thanks

 

[gipimann]

You can continue to claim Jobseeker's Allowance from your family address. As you are over 25, you will not be means-tested on parental income.

 

[Charles West]

Thanks Gipimann I had thought because I wasn't paying rent my allowance would be docked! Thanks again

 

[gipimann]

If you are in receipt of Rent Supplement, that will cease when you move home, but your Jobseeker's Allowance won't change.