Can I claim Housing Benefit NI?
You may qualify for Housing Benefit if you: live in Northern Ireland. are on a low income or claim benefits. have housing costs (rent and/or rates) for a property you live in as your main home.
What documents you need to apply for Housing Benefit?
What documents will I need to claim Housing Benefit? When you claim Housing Benefit, you must give your national insurance number and evidence of who you are, for example, a birth certificate or driving licence. You also need to give evidence that you must pay the rent, for example, your rent book or tenancy agreement.
Can you get Housing Benefit in private rent?
Private tenants can apply for extra housing benefit if the amount they are getting doesn’t cover their rent. This is known as a discretionary housing payment. The Housing Executive decides whether you are entitled to extra benefit and how much you should get.
Can you apply for Housing Benefit without Universal Credit?
Anyone who is already claiming Housing Benefit, rather than Universal Credit for help with their rent can continue to claim Housing Benefit, until such time as they have change in their circumstances which triggers a migration to Universal Credit.
Who is eligible for Housing Benefit?
To claim Housing Benefit you usually have to: have a low income or be claiming other benefits. be at least 16 years old – if you’ve been in care you’ll need to be at least 18.
Do you get full Housing Benefit on Universal Credit?
When you make a new claim for Universal Credit your housing costs will usually be paid as part of your Universal Credit payment. It is your responsibility to make sure you pay your rent and other housing costs to your landlord in full.
Can I apply online for Housing Benefit?
You can apply for Housing Benefit online. If your circumstances change you must tell us. You can also do this online. You can complete the following Housing Benefit transactions online.
Why do landlords not like Housing Benefit?
Landlords have cited a number of reasons for refusing to rent to tenants in receipt of benefits, including: local housing allowance rates are set at the lower end of the rental market and tenants may have difficulties topping up the shortfall between their benefit payment and their rent.
What is difference between Housing Benefit and Universal Credit?
When you make a new claim for Universal Credit your housing costs will usually be paid as part of your Universal Credit payment. If you are receiving Housing Benefit, the Department for Work and Pensions will contact your local authority to stop your Housing Benefit payments.
Does Universal Credit backdated Housing Benefit?
Backdating your Universal Credit You can apply to get a Universal Credit payment to cover up to 1 month before you started your claim – this is called ‘backdating’. You’ll need a good reason for not claiming earlier – if you’re in a couple, you’ll both need a good reason.
How can you get a council house?
You can apply for a home through your local council. They might also call it ‘social housing’. If your application is accepted, you’ll go on to a waiting list of people who need a council home. Your council will then prioritise applications based on who needs a home most urgently.
How to claim for Housing Benefit in Northern Ireland?
Qualifying for Housing Benefit You may qualify for Housing Benefit if you: live in Northern Ireland are on a low income or claim benefits have housing costs (rent and/or rates) for a property you live in as your main home Completing a claim for Housing Benefit The easiest way to complete a claim for Housing Benefit is online.
Where can I get a Housing Benefit form?
download the Housing Benefit Claim Form (PDF 611 kB) visit any Housing Executive office to pick up a form phone Housing Benefit on 03448 920 902 | NGT (Next Generation Text): 18001 03448 920 902 and ask for a form Once you have completed your Housing Benefit form, please return it to us.
When does a Nia claim need to be reviewed?
Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services claims received on or prior to December 31, 2019 are being reviewed by NIA peer consultants to determine whether the services met/meet Coordinated Care’s policy criteria for medically necessary and medically appropriate care.
When to make a new housing benefit claim?
You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if one of the following is true: you’re getting the severe disability premium, or are entitled to it. you got or were entitled to the severe disability premium within the last month and are still eligible for it.