Claiming housing benefits
Housing benefit helps people on low-income pay their rent. The amount of help you get will depend on your income and other circumstances.
Housing benefits are managed by Hackney Council.
To find out more about housing benefits, visit the Hackney Council website.
www.hackney.gov.uk (opens in a new window)
The Benefits Service surgery has moved
The benifits service surgery has recently moved to North East Neighbourhood Office, 149 Stamford Hill, N16 4QN, based at the Stamford Hill junction. The new facilities afford more privacy for customers.
The surgery will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-4pm.
This is a complimentary service and will not affect our main service offered at:
Benefits Service, Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London E8 IDY
All email addresses and telephone and fax numbers will stay the same. Please continue to contact the Benifits Surgery on 020 8356 3399, fax 020 8356 3655 or email benefits@hackney.gov.uk. You can also visit www.hackney.gov.uk for more information.