Local housing allowance rates
Since April 2013, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates have been updated annually.
- If you are subject to the benefit cap, this will reduce the amount of Housing Benefit you are entitled to.
- Shared room rate for claimants aged up to 35 - This applies to most single tenants who rent their home from a private landlord. It does not apply to council or housing association tenants.
How changes affect tenants’ benefits
Since January 2012, most people under 35 have only been entitled to the shared accommodation rate of LHA. This applies to tenants if:
- they are single, and no children live with them
- they are under 35
- they do not receive a Severe Disability Premium in their Housing Benefit, Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance
This means that even if the tenant lives in self-contained accommodation, their benefit will only cover the cost of shared accommodation.
Exemptions to LHA
People exempt from LHA are:
- housing association tenants
- tenants in certain kinds of supported accommodation
- claimants eligible for the severe disability premium
- claimants entitled to an additional bedroom to accommodate a non-resident carer because they require overnight care
- care leavers under 22 years old
To check if someone is exempt because they are a supported accommodation tenant, please contact us using the details below, or use the above link.
People eligible for the most severe disability premium must be receiving the middle or highest rate of care component. Also, no one must be receiving carers allowance for looking after them.
Contact
The Housing Benefit Department
Email:
benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Telephone:
01656 643396
Address:
Civic Offices,
Angel Street,
Bridgend,
CF31 4WB.
Calculate your benefit entitlement
Find out your rate with the LHA bedroom entitlement calculator.
LHA rates for Bridgend County Borough
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate | A | £69.04 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £92.05 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £120.82 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £132.33 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | 178.36 |
Remember that this information is a guide only. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if you are subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Previous years' LHA rates
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate | A | £58.68 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £89.75 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £109.32 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £115.07 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | 155.34 |
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the UK government has decided to update the LHA rates for the 2020 to 21 financial year. Thus there will be an increase in the Local Housing Allowance Rates for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit Claimants. This means that they are set at the 30th percentile of market rents.
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate | A | £58.68 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £89.75 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £109.32 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £115.07 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | £156.26 |
Important Changes to Local Housing Allowance
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the UK government decided to update the LHA rates for the 2020 to 21 financial year. Thus there will be an increase in the Local Housing Allowance Rates for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit Claimants. This means that they are set at the 30th percentile of market rents.
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate | A | £58.68 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £89.75 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £109.32 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £115.07 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | £156.26 |
Important Changes to Local Housing Allowance
Due to welfare reform, LHA allowances will stay at 2015 rates unless there is a reduction with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure. This means that from April 2015 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate | A | £56.33 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £80.55 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £103.56 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £113.92 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | £149.59 |
To find out which Local Housing Allowance rate applies, contact us directly:
Contact
The Housing Benefit Department
Bridgend County Borough Council
Email: benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01656 643396
Address: Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB.
Remember that this information is a guide only. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if you are subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Important Changes to LHA
Due to welfare reform, LHA allowances will stay at 2015 rates unless there is a reduction with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure.
This means that from April 2015 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
| Shared room rate | A | £58.02 |
| 1 bedroom | B | £80.55 |
| 2 bedrooms | C | £103.56 |
| 3 bedrooms | D | £113.92 |
| 4 bedrooms | E | £149.59 |
Important changes to LHA
Due to welfare reform, LHA allowances will stay at 2015 rates unless there is a reduction with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure.
This means that from April 2015 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
LHA rates for Bridgend County Borough
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| shared room rate 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms |
A B C D E |
£56.33 £80.55 £103.56 £113.92 £149.59 |
To find out how to work out which LHA rate applies, you can use the room calculator on the Rent Service website. Or you can contact us directly by:
- ringing the Housing Benefit Department on 01656 643396
- visiting us at the Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
- emailing us at benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Remember that this information is only a guide. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Important changes to LHA
Due to welfare reform, LHA allowances will stay at 2015 rates unless there is a reduction with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure.
This means that from April 2015 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
LHA rates for Bridgend County Borough
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| shared room rate 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms |
A B C D E |
£55.23 £80.55 £103.56 £115.06 £149.59 |
To find out which LHA rate applies, you can use the room calculator on the Rent Service website. Or you can contact us directly by:
- ringing the Housing Benefit Department on 01656 643396
- visiting us at the Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
- emailing us at benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Remember that this information is only a guide. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if you are subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Important changes to LHA
From April, 2013 LHA rates will be uprated annually. This is due to a change in legislation, and will allow the rates to be uprated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Uprating the LHA in line with the CPI figure brings stability, and ensures expenditure in the private rented sector stays at reasonable levels. It will also bring Housing Benefit into line with the annual uprating of other benefits, and the integration of housing support within Universal Credit.
This means that from April 2015 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
LHA rates for Bridgend County Borough
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms |
A B C D E |
£57.50 £80.55 £103.56 £115.06 £149.59 |
To find out how to work out which LHA rate applies, you can use the room calculator on the Rent Service website. Or you can contact us direct by:
- ringing the Housing Benefit Department on 01656 643396
- visiting us at Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
- emailing us at benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Remember that this information is only a guide. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Important changes to LHA
From April 2013, LHA rates will be uprated annually. This is due to legislative change, and it will allow the rates to be uprated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Uprating LHA in line with the CPI figure brings stability and ensures expenditure in the private rented sector stays at reasonable levels. It also brings Housing Benefit into line with the annual uprating of other benefits and the integration of housing support within Universal Credit.
This means that from April 2014 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
LHA rates for Bridgend County Borough
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room rate 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms |
A B C D E |
£57.40 £80.55 £103.56 £113.92 £149.59 |
To find out how to work out which LHA rate applies, you can use the room calculator on the Rent Service website. Or you can contact us directly by:
- ringing the Housing Benefit Department on 01656 643396
- visiting us at Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
- emailing us at benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Remember that this information is only a guide. It is not meant to say exactly what your benefit entitlement is, and if subject to the benefit cap, please take it into account.
Important changes to LHA
From April 2013, LHA rates will be uprated annually. This is due to legislative change and will allow the rates to be uprated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Uprating LHA in line with the CPI figure brings stability, and ensures expenditure in the private rented sector stays at reasonable levels. Also, it will brings Housing Benefit into line with the annual uprating of other benefits, and integrating housing support within Universal Credit.
This means that from April 2013 all LHA rates will be set annually at the lower of:
- the previous LHA rate uprated by the previous September’s CPI
- the 30th percentile of local market rents in the previous September
To find out how to work out which LHA rate applies, you can use the room calculator on the Rent Service website. Or you can contact us directly by:
- ringing the Housing Benefit Department on 01656 643396
- visiting us at Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
- emailing us at benefits@bridgend.gov.uk
Remember that this information is a guide only. It is not meant to say exactly what your Benefit entitlement will be, and, if you are subject to the benefit cap, it will reduce your Housing Benefit.