Work out your LHA
You can use the information on this page to work out your maximum Local Housing Allowance.
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is a maximum figure used to work out your Housing Benefit. You will not necessarily receive this amount.
The amount of weekly LHA that you get will depend on the level of your income and savings.
Your benefit may be further reduced if you have other adults who live with you.
Three steps to work out your LHA
There are three steps to follow to work out your maximum LHA.
Step 1 - What kind of dwelling do you need
| Single person under 25 who is not a lone parent and does not share their home with a non-dependant |
One room, shared facilities |
| Any other single person, couple or joint tenant without any dependant children, who have exclusive use of only one room, but who share other facilities. |
One room, shared facilities |
| Any other single person or couple without any dependant children, who live in self-contained accommodation or have exclusive use of two rooms in non-self-contained accommodation. |
One room, self contained |
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Other people living with you
If you have other adults or children who live with you (who are not joint tenants or your landlord):
- Allow 1 additional bedroom for each additional single adult or couple
- Allow 1 additional bedroom for any two children under 10
- Allow 1 additional bedroom for any two children of the same sex aged under 16
- Allow one additional bedroom for any child aged 16 or over.
| F |
£120,001 to £160,000 |
13/9 |
£1,714.89 |
£1,784.05 |
| G |
£160,001 to £320,000 |
15/9 |
£1,978.72 |
£2,058.52 |
| H |
£320,001 and over |
18/9 |
£2,374.46 |
£2,470.22 |