From 1st April 2024 there are new rates of Local Housing Allowance for Newcastle upon Tyne.
This increase will apply to anyone claiming Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Costs.
- 1 bed shared (single under 35 or sharers) £87.76pw or £380.29pcm
- 1 bed self-contained (couple or single over 35) £112.77pw or £488.67pcm
- 2 bed £126.58pw or £584.51pcm
- 3 bed £149.59pw or £648.22pcm
- 4 bed £212.88pw or £922.48pcm
It is worth noting that these are the maximum rates, and the actual amount received by a tenant will be based on their entitlement and income.