For the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
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 |
£105.86 |
£121.13 |
£79.36 (£343.89) |
£86.50 (£374.83) |
| 1 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£149.59 |
£207.12 (£897.52) |
£132.33 (£573.43) |
£126.58 (£548.51) |
| 2 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£182.96 |
£218.63 (£947.40) |
£161.10 (£698.10) |
£159.95 (£693.12) |
| 3 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£218.63 |
£258.90 (£1121.90) |
£186.41 (£807.78) |
£182.96 (£792.83) |
| 4 Bedroom Weekly Rate |
£287.67 |
£333.70 (£1446.03) |
£241.64 (£1047.11) |
£228.99 (£992.29) |
These rates apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.