Manchester City Council

Benefits and support Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

If you rent from a private landlord the amount of help you can get towards your rent is based on your Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate. Check your LHA rate here

Many people now need to claim Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit to get help with their housing costs. Check whether you should claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit and find out what to do for help with Council Tax.

Students can't usually claim housing benefit. See Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support for students.

Read the full Local Housing Allowance rules and see all Manchester City Council area rates.

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