Local Housing Allowance sets the maximum benefit that you can claim if you rent from a private landlord and need help with your rent.
The amount you get is based on your household entitlement as well as other income.
The table below sets out the maximum rate for Newcastle upon Tyne 2026 to 2027.
| PW | PCM | ||
| Shared room rate | single people aged under 35 years | £87.76 | £380.29 |
| 1 bed self contained rate | single people aged over 35 years and couples without children | £112.77 | £488.67 |
| 2 bed rate | £126.58 | £548.51 | |
| 3 bed rate | £149.59 | £648.22 | |
| 4 + bed rate | £212.88 | £922.48 |
You can work out your Local Housing Allowance at https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/
Find out more about Local Housing Allowance at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-housing-allowance