Local Housing Allowance is for people who rent their home from a private landlord. It is also paid by the council.
Local Housing Allowance
Landlord
The person you pay rent to is the landlord.
Just like Housing Benefit, you have to fill in a form.
Housing Benefit
You can get help to pay your rent. It is called either Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance. It is paid by the council.
The council looks at what they think you need. For example, if you live alone, they will only pay enough for a one bedroom flat.
Local Housing Allowance
Local Housing Allowance is for people who rent their home from a private landlord. It is also paid by the council.