Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
LHA Rates for April 2026 - March 2027
Local housing allowance (LHA) for April 2026 to March 2027
| Size criteria |
Weekly allowance |
Monthly allowance | Maximum Housing Benefit 4 weekly allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodation | £86.30 | £373.97 | £345.20 |
| 1 bedroom | £103.56 | £448.76 | £414.24 |
| 2 bedroom | £132.33 | £573.43 | £529.32 |
| 3 bedroom | £164.74 | £713.87 | £658.96 |
| 4 bedroom | £254.76 | £1103.96 | £1019.04 |
If you are receiving Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction it is really important that you tell us straight away if your circumstances change. For details on why this is so important, and information on the types of changes you need to tell us about, please see our change of circumstances page.
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
- LHA Rates for April 2026 - March 2027