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:

LHA Rates: 2026

The LHA rates are fixed annually from the 1st of April every year. These weekly rates apply from 1 April 2026:

LHA Rates based on Broad Rental Market Area (BRMAs) and size of acommodation
Size of acommodation requiredNorth West WalesSouth Gwynedd
1 bedroom with shared facilities78.8078.80
1 bedroom self contained90.0080.55
2 bedrooms126.58100.00
3 bedrooms143.84125.00
4 bedrooms172.60155.34

Gwynedd’s LHA Rates are also available in a printer friendly PDF format. Click on the attachment below to open the PDF document.