The Local Housing Area (LHA) that applies to you depends on which LHA area you live within Gwynedd, and the number of bedrooms that you, need according to the rules
These LHA areas are called Broad Rental Market Areas [BRMA], and there are 2 within Gwynedd, these being:
The BRMAs and LHA rates in Wales have been established by The Rent Officer Service, which is part of the Welsh Assembly Government, and is totally independent of Cyngor Gwynedd. If you are uncertain in which BRMA area you live, contact us:
- 01286 682689
- LwfansTaiLleol@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
LHA Rates: 2026
The LHA rates are fixed annually from the 1st of April every year. These weekly rates apply from 1 April 2026:
| Size of acommodation required | North West Wales | South Gwynedd |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom with shared facilities | 78.80 | 78.80 |
| 1 bedroom self contained | 90.00 | 80.55 |
| 2 bedrooms | 126.58 | 100.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | 143.84 | 125.00 |
| 4 bedrooms | 172.60 | 155.34 |
Gwynedd’s LHA Rates are also available in a printer friendly PDF format. Click on the attachment below to open the PDF document.
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2026
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2025 (opens in new tab)
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2024 (opens in new tab)
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2023 (opens in new tab)
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2022 (opens in new tab)
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2021 (opens in new tab)
- Gwynedd Local Housing Allowance Rates - 1 April 2020