3 articles tagged with Lha.
Universal Credit housing element in 2026 is based on Local Housing Allowance rates, bedroom entitlement, and rent charges. We explain how to calculate your housing cost element.
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.
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.