Calculating monthly rent if a claimant’s rent is paid weekly Universal Credit is paid monthly. If rent is paid weekly, a monthly amount will be calculated by multiplying the weekly rent by 52, then dividing by 12.
6.2 Other rent payment frequencies Other payment frequencies will be calculated as follows:
4 weekly payments are multiplied by 13 and divided by 12
3 monthly payments are multiplied by 4 and divided by 12
annual payments are divided by 12
6.3 53 week rent payment years Universal Credit is calculated based on a 52–week year, unless rent is charged over fewer than 52 weeks.
6.4 Rent-free weeks If a claimant has rent free weeks as part of their tenancy, the monthly payment is calculated by deducting the number of rent free weeks from 52. For example, if there are 4 rent free weeks in a year, the 4 weeks are deducted from 52. Universal Credit will be calculated as weekly rent multiplied by 48 and divided by 12. Tenants should be made aware of any rent free weeks they have so that they can notify DWP, this will help to avoid confusion and ensure payments are accurate.