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The LHA that is used to work out your
benefit will depend on how many people are in your household.
Allow one bedroom for*
· every adult
couple (married or unmarried)
· any other adult
aged 16 or over
· any two children
of the same sex aged under 16
· any two children
who are under ten years old
· any other child
(under 16)
However, from 1st April 2011, the
maximum LHA rate payable for new claims is for the four bedroom
rate only.
We do not count other rooms such as a living
room, kitchen or bathroom.
*Single claimants under 35 years old will be
entitled to the one bedroom shared accommodation rate.
Single claimants over 35 years old and
couples with no dependent children will be entitled to the rate for
a one-bedroom property, e.g. a one bedroom flat or a studio or
other kind of self-contained accommodation, provided they
actually rent a property of at least this size.
For example, an adult couple with one child
would need one bedroom for the couple, and one bedroom for the
child. We would use the two room LHA rate to work out their
benefit.
If you have any questions about Local Housing Allowance
contact:
Benefits Office on 01992 785503 or email
benefits@broxbourne.gov.uk
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