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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on the Local Authority Housing Fund.
This page provides local authorities with information and guidance about all aspects of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme.
Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
Guidance on 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery Test.
Tables showing the method used to produce the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
Historical LHA rates for reference.
Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list
Information on local authorities participating in the £500 million Local Authority Housing Fund announced in December 2022.
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA).
Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Guidance on plan-making.
Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide advice, guidance and information on HB to local authority staff.
How statistics on rents, lettings and tenancies are compiled, including information about what is shown by each table and discontinued tables.
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