Can Rental Income affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability benefits?

ByChristopher Le
Can Rental Income affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability benefits?
Is rental income considered earned income and can it affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability?

Likely no. In mostly all cases, rental income is considered unearned income and wont impact your ability to file for Social Security Disability. However, there are 3 circumstances in which rental income can be considered as earned (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.12/handbook-1213.html).

  • a)your rental income is received in the course of your trade as a real estate dealer

  • b) you perform services for your tenant beyond normal care & maintenance of the property (such as: room service, making beds, proving laundry services, preparing and serving meals, etc.), or

  • c) you are materially participating in a farming operation.

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Christopher Le is the Founder of the Law Offices of Christopher Le. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, he became the first Vietnamese American in his family to become an Attorney. He takes pride in representing the working person against big insurance companies and feels that our system of justice guarantees equal rights to all citizens. He also fights for those who are no longer able to work due to a disabling condition file for social security disability benefits. Christopher comes from a hard working family who came to the United States with very little.