How much will you get
The amount of benefit is worked out by looking at:
- how much money you have coming in
- your personal circumstances
- the amount of rent you have to pay
- the amount of savings you have
- the type of landlord you have
Local Housing Allowance rates for the area you live in.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) Rates
If you rent from a housing association, we look at the rent you pay.
If you rent from a private landlord, LHA rates will apply.
You can work out how many bedrooms your household needs under LHA at gov.uk.
Weekly LHA April 2025 to March 2026
| Shared | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton and Bury | £78.59 | £109.32 | £132.33 | £161.10 | £218.63 |
| Central Lancashire | £70.00 | £103.56 | £132.33 | £149.59 | £212.88 |
| Wigan (includes Blackrod) | £78.21 | £92.05 | £115.07 | £136.93 | £178.36 |
Monthly LHA April 2025 to March 2026
| Shared | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton and Bury | £341.51 | £475.00 | £575.00 | £700.00 | £950.00 |
| Central Lancashire | £304.17 | £450.00 | £575.00 | £650.00 | £925.00 |
| Wigan (includes Blackrod) | £339.83 | £400.00 | £500.00 | £595.00 | £775.00 |