DD Payments being taken early

We have been made aware that there may be an issue with some direct debit payments being taken earlier than expected. We are investigating as a matter of urgency.

Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

Calculation of rents for LHA by the Valuation Office Agency

These are figures given on an annual basis and on which LHA awards are based. The figures result from rental data collected by the Valuation Office Agency and based on a ‘broad rental market area’.

The figures are given to local authorities each year and inform new LHA awards and annual reviews of existing LHA awards. More information about how these figures are calculated can be found at the VOA website.

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