Benefits and support

Housing Benefit is a benefit to help some people pay their rent. Check if you can get Housing Benefit. Apply for Housing Benefit.

Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for people out of work or on a low income.

If the State Pension is your main or only income, you may be able to get more help with Pension Credit.

We offer this payment to help with housing costs. You can get it if you already get Housing Benefit or the housing part of Universal Credit.

If you receive certain benefits and are a Southwark resident, you can apply for emergency help.

You must tell us about changes in your circumstances that could affect your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.