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4 articles tagged with Housing Benefit.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) Guide 2026/27: Who Can Apply and How

How Discretionary Housing Payments work in 2026/27: who qualifies, the bedroom tax and benefit cap link, how councils decide, and how to apply for extra help with rent.

CalcHub Editorial1 Jul 20266 min read

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Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowance: Complete Guide 2026/27

Who can still claim Housing Benefit in 2026/27, how Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates work, bedroom entitlement rules, and how the benefit cap affects your award.

Emma Clarke28 Jun 20267 min read

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Local Housing Allowance 2026: How Much Housing Benefit for Private Renters?

LHA is set at the 30th percentile of local rents per bedroom category. How BRMAs, bedroom entitlement and regional LHA rates work in 2026/27, with London vs Manchester examples.

Emma Clarke28 Jun 20267 min read

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UK Benefit Cap 2026: Amount, Who Is Affected and Exemptions

The benefit cap limits total household benefits to GBP 442.31/week outside London for couples and lone parents, GBP 296.35 for single claimants. Key exemptions include work and PIP.

Emma Clarke19 Jun 20268 min read

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