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What is LHA?

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What is LHA?
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How is LHA worked out?
LHA for single people under 35 years
How much LHA will I get?
How is LHA paid?

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. Local Housing Allowance came into effect on 7 April 2008.

The Local Housing Allowance amount is set when you make a claim and lasts for one year unless your household circumstances change. After a year the amount is reviewed.