Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Review eligibility for one bedroom-rate LHA for those under 35 leaving prison
Open for signatures
108 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that the shared accommodation rate for Local Housing Allowance is too low and can create an immediate barrier to finding safe and stable accommodation for many people under 35 years old who are unlikely to qualify for the one bedroom-rate, especially those newly released from prison.
The shared accommodation rate can make it challenging to find private rented accommodation, and we believe that this can result in a significant higher risk of homelessness. I therefore ask the government to review this policy and consider allowing people under 35 who are leaving prison to receive the one-bedroom rate Local Housing Allowance. I think this change would give people a fairer chance to find stable accommodation, avoid homelessness and reintegrate safely into the community.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
108
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
28 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.