lha rates liverpool

stephan1e_2

i was wondering if anyone knew why the LHA rates for liverpool changed every month? i don't understand why. on the wirral they pay £394 pcm obv i have to make a bit of rent up each month but i then get it back later in the year i don't understand how this would work in liverpool surely i would be worse off each month and it would make budgeting a nightmare,
can someone that lives in liverpool currently and claims LHA please help, or someone who is very clever
thanks in advance

DX2

How Local Housing Allowance rates are calculated

Local Housing Allowance rates are calculated each month for individual areas, known as Broad Market Rental Areas.
The Local Housing Allowance rate for each property size is based on the 'middle of the range' rental figure for the area. Exactly half of the rental properties of that size in the area will be affordable if you claim Housing Benefit under the Local Housing Allowance rules.

Where the rates are published

Local Housing Allowance rates are published at the end of each month for the following month. For example, the April rates will be made available at the end of March. You can check these locally on your local council's website or by visiting the Local Housing Allowance Direct website.
This will tell you how much help with your rent you might get before you find somewhere to live, making it easier for you to decide what property you can afford.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018928