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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

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What is LHA?
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is a new scheme designed to be a fairer and simpler way of calculating Housing Benefit for people on a low income.
Who is affected by LHA?
Local Housing Allowance only applies to certain people. Find out whether you are affected.
How is LHA worked out?
Local Housing Allowance is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs and the area you live in. Get more details.
LHA for single people under 35 years
The Local Housing Allowance is worked out differently for single people aged under 35.
How much LHA will I get?
Local Housing Allowance is the maximum benefit you can receive towards your rent, but your benefit entitlement is still worked out according to your income, savings, and so on.
How is LHA paid?
In most cases payment of Local Housing Allowance will be made paid directly to you and it will be your responsibility to pay the full rent to the landlord. Find out more.