LHA Rate/UC & PIP

ronaldo89

Hi, I'm currently in receipt of UC ( LCWRA group) and personal independence payment (daily living and mobility). I receive LHA in my UC for rent on a private rented shared house. My landlord has recently made renovations to the property so he has let us know when the contract runs out the rent will be increasing. This will now increase more than the LHA shared accomodation rate

• I read that you can get the 1 bedroom self contained rate if you get PIP – daily living component.

Does this apply even if I live in shared accomodation?

Or will I be expecting to make up the shortfall in rent with the rest of my benefits.

Thanks in advance or your help and time.

Kimi87

Yes with PIP you qualify for the one bedroom LHA rate, even if living in shared accommodation.

You still can't receive more than your actual rent amount.