Local housing allowance
Local housing allowance rates
How much support you receive will be calculated using a nationally agreed rate (see below) that takes into account the average cost to rent a property where you live (known as a broad rental market area).
It will also depend on how many people live with you, and how many bedrooms you are entitled to.
For most of our district, the mid-Staffs rate applies:
| Rooms | Weekly rate | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Shared room rate |
£67.08 |
£291.48 |
|
1 bedroom (self contained) |
£97.81 |
£425.01 |
|
2 bedrooms |
£126.58 |
£550.02 |
|
3 bedrooms |
£149.59 |
£650.00 |
|
4 bedrooms |
£195.62 |
£850.02 |
But if you live near the borders of Birmingham (such as Little Aston), the Birmingham rate will apply.
| Rooms | Weekly Rate | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Shared room rate |
£67.00 |
£291.13 |
|
1 bedroom (self contained) |
£120.82 |
£524.99 |
|
2 bedrooms |
£143.84 |
£625.02 |
|
3 bedrooms |
£155.34 |
£674.99 |
|
4 bedrooms |
£195.62 |
£850.02 |
The shared room rate applies to most single people under 35, even if you live in self-contained accommodation. The rate of local housing allowance you get may change if you move or the number of bedrooms you need changes.