A Research briefing- Impact of applying Local Housing Allowance rates to general needs social tenants by the NHF has concluded-
'how many Housing Benefit-eligible households are affected, i.e. would face a shortfall?..England 25,999 households(18.2%) by an average of £18.28...housing association tenants by an average of £20.43 and council tenants by an average of £9.50 PW'.
And in relation to the bedroom tax-'...If the difference between the eligible rent and the relevant LHA rate for the household is higher than the reduction for under-occupied bedrooms, only the LHA cap will apply.
Similarly, if the reduction for under-occupied bedrooms is higher than the relevant Local Housing Allowance rate for your household, only the reduction for under-occupied bedrooms will apply..'
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