Our online forms are working again
Our online forms, MySouthwark accounts and services.southwark.gov.uk webpages are now working. If you are still seeing an error message, please clear your cookies and cache.
Back
Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit is a benefit to help some people pay their rent. Check if you can get Housing Benefit. Apply for Housing Benefit.
Contents
Apply for Housing Benefit
You should apply straightaway if you think you’re eligible for Housing Benefit as it is not always possible to backdate payments.
Housing Benefit is a means-tested benefit. This means that your income and savings are taken into consideration when applying.
We'll tell you if you need to claim Universal Credit when you apply.
If you’d like someone to act on your behalf or would like us to share information about your claim with someone else, you’ll need to give us permission.