LHA Rate/UC & PIP

ronaldo89
ronaldo89 Community Member Posts: 23 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

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.

Tagged:

Comments

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing
    edited March 2025

    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.

Categories