What is Local Housing Allowance?
Local Housing Allowance is a new way of working out new claims for Housing Benefit for tenants renting accommodation from a private landlord. It also affects tenants already getting Housing Benefit who move into accommodation rented from a private landlord.
Local Housing Allowance is being introduced on 7 April, 2008. If you live in social housing for example BCHT or Housing Association property, Local Housing Allowance will not affect you.
