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Change of circumstances - Change of address

If you are in receipt of benefits and you change address you should inform your benefit provider.

Change of address

If you change your address it may have an effect on the benefits you receive. Most social security benefits are not affected by a simple change of address.

It is necessary to notify a change of address for all social security benefits to ensure that future payments and correspondence are sent to the correct address.

If you receive Jobseeker's Allowance you should report your change of address to your Social Security or Jobs & Benefits office.

If you receive Housing Benefit, you must report the change of address to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive/Land & Property Services office in writing.

When you notify the relevant benefits office you should include your National Insurance number and your full address.

The following social security benefits may be affected by a change of address:

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer's Allowance
  • Community Care
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Income Support/Jobseeker's Allowance (Income based)
  • Jobseeker's Allowance (Contribution based)
  • Social Fund

The effect on each will depend on whether the change of address is temporary or permanent.

If you receive a benefit which is not included in the list; read more on our Other Benefits to check what action you should take to notify a change of address.

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