LOCAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE (LHA) is a new way of working out Housing Benefit for private tenants.

LHA will be introduced on 7 April 2008 and is based on the area you live in and who lives with you.

There are no changes to the entitlement rules - this will continue to be based on your income and savings and proof of a valid tenancy.

LHA WILL ONLY APPLY TO TENANTS WHO:

• Make a new claim for Housing Benefit
• Change Address
• Have a break in their claim after 7 April 2008

LHA will only apply to tenants who are in the private rental sector. It will not affect Housing Association tenants.

USEFUL INFORMATION :

LHA Property Rates May 2008

LHA Property Rates June 2008

LHA Property Rates July 2008

LHA Information Leaflet

Local Housing Allowance - Landlords

LHA Money Advice Leaflet

LHA Safeguard Policy