The LHA is set each month by the rent service and gives allowances for households who need up to six rooms. Most tenants receive the LHA based on the number of rooms their household needs not the number of rooms in the property they rent or the rent that they are charged. If the LHA is more than the rent then the tenant can keep the difference, up to a maximum of £15. The LHA awarded when you make a claim lasts for one year unless your household circumstances change. After one year it is updated.
You can find more LHA details from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
The other factors that will determine the amount of LHA you are entitled to are:
You can view more details on rates of LHA below.
The number of people who live with you is used to work out how many bedrooms you are entitled to. We do not count other rooms such as a living room, kitchen or bathroom.
The number of bedrooms you are entitled to is then used to work out which Local Housing Allowance rate applies to you. In some cases, there are some more rules – these are looked at below.
You can use the following information as a guide to work out how many bedrooms you are entitled to.
You are entitled to one bedroom for:
Any changes that may affect your benefit entitlement are:
For any further help or information please contact My Council on (01753) 475111.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
01753 875030
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Landmark Place
High Street, Slough
SL1 1JL, opposite
Slough Library
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