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UIN 16762

Rent a Room Scheme

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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7 July 2026

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14 July 2026 · Answer

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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will review the annual allowance for the Rent a Room Scheme to allow it to catch up with inflation.

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  1. 7 July 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will review the annual allowance for the Rent a Room Scheme to allow it to catch up with inflation.

    Source: Commons

  2. 14 July 2026

    Answer

    The Rent a Room Scheme lets individuals earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year tax free from letting out furnished accommodation in their home. Increasing the allowance would carry a cost, and doing so is not currently under active consideration. Altho...

    Source: Written answer

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