Renting out spare room whilst on ESA

Hi there, HELP! I've on ESA since 2015. I'm in the support bracket. I live in in an apartment owned by myself and my mother. However, my Mother is in a nursing home. I would like to rent out my spare room and I know there is a limit of £100 a week but renting out your room I don't think is included. I do need to be able to cover my bills as I don't actually get enough towards housing costs each month to cover my service charges, maintenance, and ground rent. Can I legally do that and inform the council and the DWP. I'm a bit worried about it. Please can anyone help. It's really important.
Thank you, Fiona

Hi fee23, might be worth calling the Shelter helpline as well. They may be able to advise especially as you could be providing accommodation for someone in need. Also consider checking out the Ukrainian refugee scheme
www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-sc...ntly-asked-questions
"Sponsor housing
What about my council tax discount?
Council tax discounts will not be affected if you sponsor and host a Ukrainian household in your home. We are offering a £350 a month ‘thank you’ payment to all sponsors – this will not affect any council tax discounts."
They do not say as far as I can see how it would affect your own benefit situation.
But depending where you live, £350 a month for 12 months might be a good rate for a room in a flat share if you were up for it.
Best wishes,
Denby

www.entitledto.co.uk/help/tenants
I came across this, but as BIS said, you really need to speak to a specialised adviser as everyone’s circumstances are different.