The Local Housing Allowance is a type of Housing Benefit. It is used to help people with low income to rent homes from private landlords.

Usually, if you have more than £16k savings, you wont be eligible for housing benefits. If you are a full time student, you cant apply for housing benefits as well unless you have kids or disability. To find your eligibility, you use the Directgov's site.

The decision is often made by your local council and there is a limit on how much you can claim depending your circumstances:Source: www.direct.gov.uk/