Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 6903

Local Housing Allowance

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to ensure Local Housing Allowance keeps pace with local rents.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates were restored to the 30th percentile of local market rents from April 2024 for one year. Decisions on LHA for future years will be taken in the context of the Government’s missions, housing priorities, and the fiscal co...

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