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How much do you get?
[ch 7: page 70]There is no set amount of HB and it falls within the Benefit Cap (see Chapter 2).
Local Housing Allowance
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is used to work out HB for tenants who rent privately, and is also administered by local councils. How much you get is usually based on the LHA limit in your area, your income and circumstances. In 2012, the coalition government brought in measures to uprate LHA rates in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rather than the market rents in each area, severing the connection between LHA and actual rent prices. The Tory government then imposed a four-year freeze on increases in LHA until 2020, despite increasing rents.
The LHAs for Bristol, for example, are:
| Property | Weekly amount |
|---|---|
| Room in a shared property | Up to £67.37 |
| 1 bedroom (or shared accommodation) | Up to £124.83 |
| 2 bedrooms | Up to £151.50 |
| 3 bedrooms | Up to £181.01 |
| 4 bedrooms | Up to £242.33 |
If you have been getting HB from before 7 April 2008, these limits only apply if you change address or have a break in your claim.
The amount of HB you get from the council may not be enough to pay all of your rent.