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Local Housing Allowance levels
Rent levels depend on your situation. Find out how many bedrooms you may be entitled to.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rent support
If you rent from a private landlord and get Housing Benefit, the amount you receive is based on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates.
What affects how much you get?
Your Housing Benefit depends on:
- who lives with you
- where you live
- your income and savings
- your rent amount
- your age.
LHA Weekly Rates (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
- shared 1-bedroom (single under 35): £90.56
- 1-bedroom self-contained: £135.78
- 2 bedrooms: £159.95
- 3 bedrooms: £184.11
- 4 bedrooms: £264.66
Note: The maximum allowed is 4 bedrooms, even if your household needs more.
Calculate how many bedrooms you are eligible for
How many bedrooms can you get help for?
You’re allowed one bedroom for each of the following:
- each adult couple
- any other adult (16 or over)
- two children under 10
- two children under 16 of the same sex
- any other child under 16
Single and under 35?
You’ll usually only get the shared accommodation rate.
An extra bedroom may be allowed for:
- registered foster carers
- a carer who stays overnight
- disabled couples or children who can’t share a room
Still unsure?
Get in touch if you need help working out your allowance.
