Local Housing Allowance
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is the new way of working out Housing Benefit (HB) for private tenants. LHA is currently operating in 18 local authorities, and it will roll out nationally from 7 April 2008.
Please send any queries about Local Housing Allowance to the DWP email address LHAadviceline@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
An introduction to LHA for benefit customers is on the Directgov website.
Local authority practitioners seeking an up-to-date overview, detailed information on the operation of LHA, and the key changes affecting landlords should see Frequently Asked Questions.