The evidence is clear that support for housing costs cannot be viewed in isolation from wider support provided through other benefits. When and if claimants experience a shortfall in rent, this can impact other parts of household budgeting and erode income otherwise intended for daily living costs. The Government should make a commitment to uprate annually Local Housing Allowance so that it retains its value at the 30th percentile of rents in a Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA).

The evidence is clear that support for housing costs cannot be viewed in isolation from wider support provided through other benefits. When and if claimants experience a shortfall in rent, this can impact other parts of household budgeting and erode income otherwise intended for daily living costs. The Government should make a commitment to uprate annually Local Housing Allowance so that it retains its value at the 30th percentile of rents in a Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA). Type: recommendation | Number: 17 | Paragraph: 141 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government understands the importance of stable housing and is taking action to increase access to affordable housing. Increasing the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), in recognition of increasing rents, is a key part of helping those who get housing support. That is why the Secretary of State has