Paying for housing with benefits
If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to Universal Credit or Housing Benefit.
There is more information on GOV.UK about paying for private housing with benefits.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are used to calculate how much Housing Benefit you may get if you rent private housing.
Current LHA rates for Birmingham
| Number of bedrooms | Category | Weekly amount | Monthly amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom with shared facilities | A | £67 | £291.13 |
| One bedroom self-contained | B | £120.82 | £524.99 |
| Two bedrooms | C | £143.84 | £625.02 |
| Three bedrooms | D | £155.34 | £674.99 |
| Four or more bedrooms | E | £195.62 | £850.02 |
Use the benefits calculators on GOV.UK to find out how much benefit you may be entitled to.
Page last updated: 4 July 2023
