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<p>In response to Covid-19 we increased Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates to the
30<sup>th</sup> percentile of local rents, providing additional financial support
for private renters. This significant investment of almost £1 billion, ensures over
1 million households will see an increase, on average, of £600 per year.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>For renters whose circumstances mean they may require more support, Discretionary
Housing Payments are also available. We have already provided £180m in Discretionary
Housing Payment funding to local authorities to support vulnerable claimants with
housing costs in the private and social rented sector in England and Wales for 2020/21.
This includes an extra £40m announced at the spending round.</p>
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