Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is a rent assessment scheme for those who rent in the private sector. 
It determines how much Housing Benefit someone renting in the private sector can receive, based on rent levels in their area and number of people in their household.

Read more in our section:

If you are applying for, or in receipt of, Universal Credit your Local Housing Allowance is calculated monthly. 

You can view these rates and read more information on the housing element of Universal Credit at: 


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