Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum financial support available for renters in the private rented sector.

Your LHA rate affects how much help you get when renting from a private landlord. It is used to work out both:

  • Housing benefit
  • Universal credit housing element

LHA rates will change in April 2024.

To find out if you are entitled to help visit entitledto 

Further details can be found at: