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<p>We spend around £30bn annually on housing support for low-income renters in the
private and social rented sectors.</p><p> </p><p>From April we are investing £1.2bn
increasing the Local Housing Allowance rates to the 30th percentile of market rents,
ensuring 1.6m private renters gain on average almost £800 in 2024/25 in additional
support towards rental costs. This significant investment will cost £7bn over five
years.</p><p> </p><p>Discretionary Housing Payments are available for those who need
additional support. Since 2011 the Government has provided nearly £1.7bn for DHPs
to local authorities.</p>
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