Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is the maximum rent that your Housing Benefit can be based on if you rent your home from a private landlord.
It is based on:
- where you live in the UK
- the number of bedrooms that is considered appropriate for your household (this might not be the same as the number of bedrooms you have)
- whether you have any non-dependants living with you
Local Housing Allowance only applies to people renting from private landlords. You will not be affected if:
- you rent your home from a Registered Social Landlord, such as a Housing Association
- you rent your home from a charity or voluntary body who also provide you with support, counselling or supervision
- you have a registered tenancy which started before 15 January 1989
- you live in a houseboat, caravan or hostel
- a substantial part of your rent pays for board and lodging
- you have a shared ownership
Check your Local Housing Allowance rate on the government website.
