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 DemocratSouth 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 Timms
The 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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