How much Housing Benefit / Local Housing Allowance can I claim if I am renting a private rented property?
• This will depend on where the property is, what size the property is and what your financial circumstances are. Local Housing Allowance is a new way of working out new claims of 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 came into effect on 7 April 2008. If you live in council accommodation or other social housing, Local Housing Allowance will not affect you.
