Renfrewshire Council

What the Benefit Cap is

The benefit cap is the limit on the total amount in benefits that most working-age people can claim. It applies to all the benefits your household gets.

The current benefit caps are:

• £384.62 per week for single parents and couples with children
• £257.69 per week for single people. 

If you are affected by the Benefit Cap

If the benefit cap means you cannot cover your rent or housing costs, you could be eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment to cover the reduction in your income.

How to apply

You can apply online for financial support due to the Benefit Cap.

You'll need to tell us your:

• full name
• date of birth
• National Insurance (NI) number
• contact phone number
• email address.

We'll also need bank or building society details to make the payment including the:

• account holder's title and name
• sort code
• account number. 

Apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment to cover your Benefit Cap