UC and lodger under rent a room scheme

[Notagreatyear]

First time I have applied for UC. Is it correct that you can have a lodger as long as rent under £7500 per year as part of rent a room scheme?

Anyone?

Look at the entitled to website I think it answers questions like these on there

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/renting-a-home/lodging-index/taking-in-a-lodger-what-you-need-to-think-about-first/#:~:text=Will%20taking%20in%20a%20lodger%20affect%20your%20Universal%20Credit%3F,much%20Universal%20Credit%20you%20get.

It seems so

How is that not classed as income?

It is classed as income but it’s just not taxed unless over £7500. They did that to encourage more people to rent put rooms. I think you have to declare it for UC purposes though.

Ignore me, I was wrong. Surprised by that though.

https://www.gov.uk/rent-room-in-your-home/the-rent-a-room-scheme