Housing Benefit payments over the Christmas period
Housing Benefit payments scheduled for 26 December will be paid on 24 December 2025. The next Housing Benefit payment thereafter will be 9 January 2026.
Local Housing Allowance
Information about Local Housing Allowance and how to calculate it.
Local Housing Allowance is used to calculate the maximum amount people renting from a private landlord can claim in Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. This maximum rent is based on where you live, the number of bedrooms you need and the rent you pay. We assess your eligible rent using the Local Housing Allowance Rate.
Calculating your Local Housing Allowance
You can use the below to calculate your Local Housing Allowance
Bedroom calculator
This can be used to calculate how many bedrooms you are eligible for on the LHA-direct website (external link).
Local authority and postcode search
More information
More information about Local Housing Allowance Rates can be found on the GOV.UK website (external link).