Benefits
Housing Benefit
Are you struggling with paying your rent? If so, you may be eligible for Housing Benefit to help cover your costs. We encourage you to apply for benefits immediately to help with this.
If you need help completing a new benefits application or updating your information after signing your tenancy agreement, we are here to help you. Please contact the housing benefit service by phone on 020 8489 1000 or visit Haringey, Here to Help for more information.
It is important that you provide all necessary information to the benefits promptly. This will help prevent delays or cancellations of your claim, avoiding any impact on your rent payments.
Universal Credit
If you are receiving Universal Credit (UC), it is important to keep your UC Journal updated with any changes in circumstances promptly. This ensures that your payments remain accurate, and you continue to receive the correct support.
For further advice, please contact the Financial Inclusion team by phone on 020 8489 5611 or visit your local council website for further information:
- Make a Housing Benefit claim – Haringey Council
- Universal Credit – Islington Council
- Apply for Universal Credit – Barnet Council
The UK government also provides help with your living costs. You can set up a monthly payment via their website. Please find more full details and to make a claim visit the GOV.UK website.
Discretionary Housing Payment
If there is a shortfall in your rent and you are struggling to make up the difference, you may be able to get a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).
A DHP is a financial support provided by local councils in the UK to help with housing costs. To be eligible, you must be receiving either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit and demonstrate a need for additional financial support with housing costs.
Please be aware that if you're affected by the benefit cap and currently receive a DHP to bridge the rent shortfall, you must complete a new DHP application form.
For more information and to apply, visit the Discretionary Housing Payments page at Haringey Council.