Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA).

·         New Local Housing Allowance rates to come into force in April 2024 as legislation being laid in parliament.

·         £7 billion investment over the next five years means 1.6 million private renters on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit will be around £800 better off a year.

·         Comes as national insurance cut comes into effect – meaning households with two average earners will save nearly £1,000 per year.

The boost will benefit some of the poorest families on either Universal Credit or Housing Benefit who will gain around £800 a year on average.  

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DASH and the NRLA covered this very topic in our bi monthly online landlord information session – the next one is on 28th March at 10.30am – to register email dash@derby.gov.uk