How is Housing Benefit paid?

If you are an Enfield Homes (Council) tenant , Housing Benefit will be paid directly to your rent account.

If you are a Private tenant your Housing Benefit will be paid direct into your bank account; this is for speed and safety. If you do not already have a bank account you may want to open one, for further advice visit the FSA website for a guide to basic bank accounts. That way you will be able to pay your rent to your landlord by direct debit or standing order.

If you are a Housing Association tenant your rent can either be paid directly to the Housing Association or into your bank account.

Housing Benefit is normally paid in arrears. We will pay you either weekly, fortnightly, or four-weekly in arrears depending on the terms of your tenancy agreement and how often your rent is due.

This document was last updated on 2008-08-11 16:00:48 published by the Revenues and Benefits team. Document Reference:LBE_130571