Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates
The LHA rate used to work out your Housing Benefit will depend on how many people are in your household.
What LHA rate am I entitled to? »
Most properties within the Dover district have 'Dover rates' but some come under 'Canterbury'.
Dover rates valid from 1 April 2020
| Number/type of rooms | Weekly amount | Monthly amount |
|---|
| Shared accommodation |
£65.00 |
£281.67 |
| 1 Bedroom |
£100.11 |
£433.81 |
| 2 Bedrooms |
£132.33 |
£573.43 |
| 3 Bedrooms |
£172.60 |
£747.93 |
| 4 Bedroom |
£207.12 |
£897.52 |
Canterbury rates
Some rural properties are treated by the Valuation Office Agency as being in the Canterbury area. Some properties in the following areas may qualify for the Canterbury rate of Local Housing Allowance:
- Ash
- Aylesham
- Goodnestone
- Nonington
- Preston
- Richborough
- Shatterling
- Staple
- Stourmouth
- Wingham
- Woodnesborough
Canterbury rates from 1 April 2020
| Number/type of rooms | Weekly amount | Monthly amount |
|---|
| Shared accommodation |
£78.59 |
£340.56 |
| 1 Bedroom |
£136.93 |
£593.36 |
| 2 Bedrooms |
£182.96 |
£792.83 |
| 3 Bedrooms |
£224.38 |
£972.31 |
| 4 Bedrooms |
£287.67 |
£1,246.57 |
LHA rates for earlier periods are available on the GOV.UK website.
Please note: If you are single and under 35 years old and do not have a dependant or non-dependant living with you as part of your household, you will only be entitled to the shared room rate. There are certain exemptions to this that we will pick up as long as you complete your claim form correctly.
If you have a change in your circumstances you must let us know as soon as possible.