Local Housing Allowance
Commons · Question 82156 · Tabled 14 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Margaret Mullane
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has prepared an impact assessment on the decision to freeze the local housing allowance.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 Oct 2025
The Secretary of State considers a range of factors when reviewing Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. This includes the impact of the current rental market, the Government’s goals on housing, and the wider fiscal context. In April 2024, LHA rates were i...