For the period 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
The rates below apply to Housing Benefit claims when renting from a private landlord and making a new claim or moving into a new home.
We will use the rate (up to a maximum 4 bedroom rate) which meets your family circumstances and the area you live in.
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| Huntingdon Area | Cambridge Area | Peterborough Area | Northampton Central Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Accommodation Weekly Rate |
£65.59 (£285) |
£97.00 (£421.49) |
£65.59 (£285.00) |
£80.00 (£347.62) |
| 1 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£130.03 (£565.01) |
£178.36 (£775.02) |
£110.47 (£480.02) |
£109.32 (£475.02) |
| 2 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£161.10 (£700.02) |
£195.62 (£850.02) |
£136.93 (£594.99) |
£138.08 (£599.99) |
| 3 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£189.86 (£824.99) |
£218.63 (£950.00) |
£159.95 (£695.02) |
£159.95 (£695.02) |
| 4 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£253.15 (£1100.00) |
£299.18 (£1300.01) |
£207.12 (£899.99) |
£205.97 (£894.99) |
These rates apply from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.