Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Local Housing Allowance: Uprating
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans the Government has to uprate the Local Housing Allowance to the 30th percentile of local rents.
- Answer
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are reviewed each year at Autumn Budget.
In his Written Ministerial Statement following Autumn Budget, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions confirmed that LHA rates will remain at current levels in 2026/27. He considered a range of factors, such as rental levels across Great Britain and the challenging fiscal context.
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For those renters who require additional support to meet a shortfall in rent costs, Discretionary Housing Payments are available from local authorities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 101232
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Statutory Review of State Pension and Benefit Rates: 2026/27
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Local housing allowance Uprating
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- 2026-01-13 11:31:50 +0000
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