Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 41702
Pensioners: Local Housing Allowance
Tabled: 26 March 2025
Answered: 3 April 2025
Question
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat — South Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support pensioners in receipt of Local Housing Allowance who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum housing support for tenants (including pensioners) in the private rented sector. LHA rates are not intended to cover all rents in all areas. The increase to LHA rates in April 2024 cost an additiona...
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