Current LHA rates
The current local housing allowance rates are shown below. To determine the rate that applies in your case, you will need the broad market rent area (BRMA) and the number of bedrooms your family needs.
LHA rates compiled by the Exeter Rent Service
*Monthly figures are given for information only, as benefit is paid weekly.
** "Shared room" means a room in a house with shared facilities.
This table is also available in spreadsheet format, also showing rates for previous months: current LHA rates (Excel 29.5kb)
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North Devon BRMA
The map below shows the North Devon BRMA. You can also download a larger version North Devon BRMSA map (jpeg 1.28 MB).
Remember
Once you have worked out your LHA this will be the maximum that you can receive. The amount may be reduced due to the amount of income and capital that you have. To calculate your final amount please use the benefits calculator.
The current local housing allowance rates are shown below. To determine the rate that applies in your case, you will need the broad market rent area (BRMA) and the number of bedrooms your family needs.
LHA rates compiled by the Exeter Rent Service
| Nov 2008 | North Devon | North Devon | Mid Devon | Mid Devon | Taunton and West Somerset | Taunton and West Somerset |
| Rooms | Weekly | Monthly* | Weekly | Monthly* | Weekly | Monthly* |
| Shared** | £66.92 | £289.99 | £61.08 | £264.68 | £73.04 | £316.51 |
| 1 bed need | £95.77 | £415.00 | £98.08 | £425.01 | £103.85 | £450.02 |
| 2 bed need | £121.15 | £524.98 | £126.92 | £549.99 | £126.92 | £549.99 |
| 3 bed need | £141.35 | £612.52 | £152.31 | £660.01 | £150.00 | £650.00 |
| 4 bed need | £173.08 | £750.01 | £196.15 | £849.98 | £206.54 | £895.01 |
| 5 bed need | £219.23 | £950.00 | £229.62 | £995.02 | £276.92 | £1199.99 |
*Monthly figures are given for information only, as benefit is paid weekly.
** "Shared room" means a room in a house with shared facilities.
This table is also available in spreadsheet format, also showing rates for previous months: current LHA rates (Excel 29.5kb)
.North Devon BRMA
The map below shows the North Devon BRMA. You can also download a larger version North Devon BRMSA map (jpeg 1.28 MB).
Remember
Once you have worked out your LHA this will be the maximum that you can receive. The amount may be reduced due to the amount of income and capital that you have. To calculate your final amount please use the benefits calculator.
