The Rent Service (TRS)

The decision made via the rent officer service will only apply to existing housing benefit customers prior to 7th April 2008.  New customer from 7th April 2008 should check the local housing allowance page.

The Rent Service (TRS) is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions.  The rent service provides valuations for local authorities in England, for use in the assessment of claims for Housing Benefit where the tenant is renting from a private landlord.

Housing Benefit Determination

In making a determination the rent officer will consider:

• The level of rent
• The rent for similar properties within the vicinity
• The number of rooms
• The age and number of people living within the property being assessed

The determination will usually run for 12 months unless there is a significant change to the property or the number of people included within the household.