ME17 LHA rates 2026/27
Maidstone · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in ME17 (Maidstone) are in the Maidstone rental area. Some are in Ashford. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £102.65 | £444.83 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £173.08 | £750.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £208.85 | £905.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £276.92 | £1,200.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £357.69 | £1,550.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in ME17 is £444.83 a month (£102.65 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in ME17 is £750.00 a month (£173.08 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in ME17 is £905.00 a month (£208.85 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in ME17 is £1,200.00 a month (£276.92 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in ME17 is £1,550.00 a month (£357.69 a week).
Parts of ME17 in other rental areas
- 2 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Ashford: 2 bedroom rate £850.00 a month.
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About ME17
ME17 is a postcode district in Maidstone. Its LHA rates are set for the Maidstone Broad Rental Market Area.
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Other districts in Maidstone
How the monthly rate is worked out
LHA rates are set as a weekly amount for each Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA). The monthly figure is the weekly rate × 52 ÷ 12, which is how Universal Credit works out housing costs. The 2026/27 rates are the same as the rates set in April 2024, so they have not changed since 2024/25.