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<p>The ONS publishes a number of regional datasets regarding the cost of private rented
sector lettings, such as the monthly (attached) <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/bulletins/indexofprivatehousingrentalprices/previousReleases"
target="_blank">Price Index of Private Rents</a> and an annual (attached) <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/bulletins/housingaffordabilityinenglandandwales/2023"
target="_blank">Housing affordability</a> report, and DLUHC publishes its own annual
(attached) <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/english-housing-survey-2022-to-2023-headline-report&data=05|02|PS.Advisers@levellingup.gov.uk|366ef25719394858a98608dc5476457b|bf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8|0|0|638478114139253789|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|0|||&sdata=47gh1i7TqmiQVpZV0zQeGGBoRy2/kqij9XBFBRPBwXw=&reserved=0"
target="_blank">English Housing Survey</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Individuals who need help
to make their rent payments may be eligible for a range of support through the welfare
system. From April 2024, the Government will raise Local Housing Allowance rates to
the 30th percentile of local market rents. This significant investment of £1.2 billion
means 1.6 million low-income households will gain, on average, nearly £800 per year
in additional help towards their rental costs in 2024/25. For those who face a shortfall
in meeting their housing costs and need more support, Discretionary Housing Payments
and Household Support Fund grants are also available from local authorities.</p>
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