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Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates

Part of: Housing Benefit

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Every privately rented property has a Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate. The maximum amount of Housing Benefit you can get is 100% of the LHA rate. If your rent is more than the LHA rate, you cannot get Housing Benefit on the difference.

LHA rates are based on:

  • the location of your property
  • the number of bedrooms you need for your household (capped at four bedrooms)

LHA rates do not apply if you live in social housing.

Find your LHA rate

The Valuation Office Agency sets these rates. The rates are updated annually from 1 April to 31 March.

Use the link below to visit the Valuation Office Agency website and enter your postcode. This will provide you with your LHA rate.

Find the LHA rate for your property

Rates automatically update each April during your benefit review.

Your rate may also change if there is a change to the number of bedrooms that you need (such as when a child turns 16 or someone moves out).

Use the online form below to report any changes in your circumstances to avoid overpayment or underpayment.

Tell us about a change of circumstances

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out more about Local Housing Allowance.