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UIN 41702

Pensioners: Local Housing Allowance

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26 March 2025

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3 April 2025 · Answer

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Housing

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3 April 2025

Housing

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support pensioners in receipt of Local Housing Allowance who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.

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  1. 26 March 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support pensioners in receipt of Local Housing Allowance who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.

    Source: Commons

  2. 3 April 2025

    Answer

    The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum housing support for tenants (including pensioners) in the private rented sector. LHA rates are not intended to cover all rents in all areas. The increase to LHA rates in April 2024 cost an additiona...

    Source: Written answer

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