The table below shows the maximum rate of Local Housing Allowance payable, depending on your household's bedroom requirements.The number of bedrooms is determined by the size of your household, and NOT the actual number of bedrooms in the property. The size criteria is one bedroom each for:

 

 

Single persons under 25 years old will only be entitled to the shared room rate, regardless of the type of accomodation occupied.

 

For more details regarding the application of Local Housing Allowance, click Here

 

 

 

These rates are set by the Rent Service. Click Here for further information.

 

The Local Housing Allowance rate is only the starting point for working out your entitlement. The amount you receive will depend on your household's income and savings, and any non-dependants living with you. This means that your Local Housing Allowance could be higher, or lower than the amount of rent you have to pay. However, your entitlement will never be higher than the applicable Local Housing Allowance rate in the table above.

 

If your entitlement is higher than your actual rent, you may be paid up to £15.00 per week more than your rent liability. If your entitlement is lower than your actual rent, you will have to pay the difference yourself.