Housing Benefit (Northern Ireland) - What is Housing Benefit?

Housing Benefit is money to help certain groups of people with housing costs if they're on a low income. It can also help with rent and some service charges.

If you qualify, Housing Benefit can be paid whether you're working or not.

If you're a private tenant, the amount of Housing Benefit you get may be restricted by the Local Housing Allowance Rate in your area.

Applies to: Northern Ireland

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales, see our Housing Benefit (England, Scotland and Wales) guide.

Age rules: You must have reached state pension age. Those below working age must be in certain accommodation. 

Type of benefit: Means-tested

Taxable: No

Administered by: Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)