LHA Rates - Information
LHA rates are based on:
• Size criteria
• Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMAs).
Contact Details:
Telephone: 023 8083 2031
Email: benefit.services@southampton.gov.uk
Details of service:
LHA rates are based on:
• Size criteria
• Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMAs).
Different LHA rates will apply in different areas. Within those areas, they will be based on the median rent charged by landlords in the private sector for properties of various sizes. LHA rates will be further broken down into ‘Room Rates’ that will apply depending on the size of the household, including any non-dependants.
Size criteria will be based on allowing one bedroom for:
a) every adult couple
b) any other adult aged 16 or over
c) any two children of the same sex
d) any two children regardless of sex under age 10
e) any other child.
The number of living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms is ignored for the purpose of the size criteria.
Last updated: 31 March 2008
