Local Housing Allowance
(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he intends to reform the Local Housing Allowance.
Answered by
Stephen Timms
Minister of State (Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government) (Equalities)
This question was answered on 19th October 2026
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum financial support available for renters in the private rented sector.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviews LHA rates annually and future decisions will be based on government priorities.