Skip to main content
Home – Haringey London Council logo

Login to My Account
More online services

Search form

Sign in

  • Services for residents
  • Pay, report, apply
  • Business information
  • Local democracy
  • Services for residents
  • Pay, report, apply
  • Business information
  • Local democracy
  • Home
  • Council Tax and Benefits
    • Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reductions
      • Housing Benefit
        • Information for Landlords
          • Landlords: Housing Benefits
Home » Council Tax and Benefits » Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reductions » Housing Benefit » Information for Landlords

Information for Landlords

  • Who can claim Housing Benefit?
  • Landlord portal
  • Housing Benefit enquiries
  • Universal Credit information

Who can claim Housing Benefit?

People who are eligible for Universal Credit cannot usually claim Housing Benefit.

Haringey is a Universal Credit full service area. Most people who need to make a new application for help with their rent have to apply for Universal Credit housing costs.

Our Universal Credit page has more information about this.

From 24 October 2018, a limited number of people can still claim Housing Benefit but only if there is a tenancy agreement in place. If the agreement is not an enforceable contract between you and your tenant, or it is a casual arrangement, we cannot pay Housing Benefit.

People who cannot claim include:

  • People eligible for Universal Credit
  • Certain persons from abroad
  • Most students
  • Anyone living with and renting from a close relative

If the amount of Housing Benefit paid does not meet the actual rent charged, your tenant will have to pay the difference. If your tenant cannot afford to make up the difference, they can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.

Back to top


Landlord Portal

If you receive direct payments of Housing Benefit from us you can register for the Landlord Portal.

Back to top


Housing Benefit enquiries

If you need to contact us you can use our landlord enquiry form.

Back to top


Universal Credit

If you or your tenant get Universal Credit housing cost payments, further information is available on GOV.UK (external link).

Additional information for landlords is detailed in the quarterly Universal Credit landlord newsletters (external link).

Back to top


 

Page last updated:

27 August 2019

Give us feedback about this page

Please note if you have a service issue you need help with then please visit our contact pages.

Overall, how easy was it to get the help you wanted today?

* = response required

Please note this form is not for general service requests or issues. It's quicker for you if those comments are sent directly to Customer Services.

How easy was it to get the help you wanted

Would you like to provide any further comments about your visit today?

Additional comment?

Do you wish to report a problem with a council service?

Service comment

It's quicker if you report any service issues using our online self-service pages (opens in new window).

Tell us about your experience of using the website below:

Please note this form is not for general service requests or reporting issues with a service. It's quicker for you if those comments are sent directly to Customer Services.

Quick links

  • Pay your council tax online
  • Set up a direct debit
  • Understanding your benefit letter
  • Home
  • Council Tax and Benefits
    • Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reductions
      • Housing Benefit
        • Information for Landlords
          • Landlords: Housing Benefits

A to Z Directory of Haringey Council Services

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

Ways of keeping in touch with us

Contact us

For non-urgent queries you can use our online contact form.

Have your say

Help us make sure we’re achieving our aims and tell us what you think.

Mobile apps

Useful and convenient council services in the palm of your hand.

Email alerts

Tell us what you're interested in and receive updates direct to your inbox.

Twitter

Get the latest important announcements as they happen.

Facebook

Be part of the Haringey community online as well as off.

Flickr

View images of happenings and events from our vibrant borough.

YouTube

See and hear about Haringey issues and news on our very own YouTube channel.

  • Accessibility
  • Translation services
  • About this site
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Cookies

This site is © Copyright Haringey Council