Last updated: 23 November 2023
Next review: 23 November 2024
How Local Housing Allowance works
Most tenants of private landlords who claim Housing Benefit get Local Housing Allowance (LHA). The LHA rate is based on:
- where you live
- household size – see how many bedrooms you’re eligible for
See our Local Housing Allowance page to find out more.
Single people under 35
If you’re single, under 35, and live in private housing, your Housing Benefit is limited to the market rent for one room.
This is called the shared accommodation rate.