Advice about housing costs

Housing

Housing Benefits

Support services for residents having difficulty paying Council Tax. To help you pay your rent if you’re on a low income and can't get Universal Credit.

Email: Benefits@Barnet.gov.uk 

Phone: 0208 359 2000 extension 2

Council Tax Support

Council Tax Support is a benefit applied to your Council Tax bill.

The amount of Council Tax Support is based on income band. You can get up to 72% discount.

Apply for Council Tax Support online

Email: Benefits@Barnet.gov.uk

Phone: 0208 359 2000 extension 2

Council Tax Discretionary Relief Scheme

Council Tax Discretionary Relief (CTDR) is intended for residents who are suffering from hardship due to exceptional circumstances and require help to meet their Council Tax liability.

It provides short term assistance and is made at the council's discretion in cases where it considers that extra help is needed.   

To be eligible for Council Tax discretionary relief, you must:

• be the person responsible for paying the Council Tax
   
• demonstrate that you need financial help in order to pay your Council Tax and are actively taking steps to address your financial hardship
   
• CTDR cannot be used to help with housing costs

Full details on the CTDR scheme

Before applying you should check if you are entitled to a Council Tax discount exemption, or Council Tax Support

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

If you're currently getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, but need more help with housing costs, you may be eligible for Discretionary Housing Payments and/or Council Tax Discretionary Relief. 

Learn more about (DHP) and apply

Support completing your (DHP) application

If you need help with the online application or would like to talk to someone about the (DHP) contact us on 020 8359 4242 or email: residentsupportfund@barnet.gov.uk

Household Support Fund

The government has provided local authorities across England with funding to support households most in need.

It supports households who struggle to meet food and energy bills.

Find out more about the Household Support Fund

Support for mortgage Interest

If you’re a homeowner on qualifying benefits, you might be able to get help towards interest payments on your mortgage or loans you’ve taken out for certain repairs and improvements to your home.

Find out more about Support for Mortgage Interest 

 

Homelessness

If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, you should contact Barnet Homes as soon as possible on 020 8610 3539.

Find out more about getting help with homelessness