Private tenants
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is used to work out the maximum Housing Benefit you can get. The amount depends on where you live and how many bedrooms you need.
Your actual benefit will depends on your income and household circumstances.
If you claimed Housing Benefit before 7 April 2008 and have not moved or had a break in your claim, LHA does not apply to you.
Weekly rates for Highlands and Islands (from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025)
The weekly rates depend on the kind of accommodation you are living in:
- shared accommodation: £87.45
- 1 bedroom: £109.32
- 2 bedrooms: £136.93
- 3 bedrooms: £159.95
- 4 bedrooms: £195.62
Rates may vary slightly depending on your postcode.
Find your rate
To check your exact rate or bedroom entitlement:
- visit the LHA Direct website
- use the GOV.UK LHA rates page
More information
You can read more information about the housing benefit as it relates to private tenants.