Guidance

This section contains material developed by the DWP to provide local authorities (LAs) with information and guidance about all aspects of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme.

National roll out guidance

This guidance will be updated periodically and so authorities should check this page frequently.

• Guidance manual for LHA roll out (April 2009) (185KB)

Guidance for pilot areas

Guidance manual for pathfinders (September 2005 version) (296KB)