Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 82156

Local Housing Allowance

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Margaret Mullane

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has prepared an impact assessment on the decision to freeze the local housing allowance.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Secretary of State considers a range of factors when reviewing Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. This includes the impact of the current rental market, the Government’s goals on housing, and the wider fiscal context. In April 2024, LHA rates were i...

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