Monthly Local Housing Allowance Rates

Rates of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) are set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), which is independent of the local authority. Confirmation of the Broad Rental Market Areas and the relevant LHA rates can be found on the Valuation Office Agency website.

For details of the current weekly rates prescribed under the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme please use the link LHA Weekly Rates

Please note that for 2025-26 the rates have been frozen based upon the 2024-25 rates.

For further information, or if you require details of previous years' LHA rates, please contact the benefit team on :

• Email: benefits.sdc@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260991