phoneTwitterFacebook
ear
 
When everyone has a home

Housing advice for Northern Ireland

Universal Credit

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Lots of people are struggling to manage with housing issues because of the coronavirus crisis. Check out our Coronavirus section for information and advice on common problems, including help to pay your rent and mortgage, eviction and repairs.

Universal Credit application screen
Universal Credit in Northern Ireland

Universal credit is a new benefit for working age people. It was introduced to Northern Ireland in September 2017, and by December 2018, any working age person making a new claim for social security assistance will claim universal credit instead of some of the current benefits, including Housing Benefit

Introducing Universal Credit to Northern Ireland

Universal credit is rolling out across Northern Ireland. Since December 2018 any working age person making a new claim for social security assistance will claim universal credit instead of some of the current benefits, including Housing Benefit.

 
Read More

Working out your Universal Credit payment

The amount of your universal credit payment will depend on several things, such as your personal circumstances and your income. 

Read More

Who can claim Universal Credit?

There are rules about who can and who cannot claim Universal Credit. 

Read More

Help while you're waiting for your Universal Credit payment

Your entitlement to Universal Credit starts on the day you answer all the questions on your application and submit your declaration. But, it will be five weeks or longer before you receive your first payment. You can ask for an advance payment if you are worried about money during this time.

Read More

Help solving problems with Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a new benefit and it can be difficult to understand, even for people who have worked with benefits for years.

Read More

Help with housing costs through Universal Credit

Your universal credit claim will include help with your rent or your mortgage. You will still have to make a separate claim for help with your rates. You make this claim through Land & Property Services.

Read More

How can I claim Universal Credit?

You claim Universal Credit online. Your local jobcentre has computers you can choose to submit your claim. You can call 0800 012 1331 for help making the online application or if you are not able to make an online claim.

Read More
Subscribe to RSS - Universal Credit Subscribe to Universal Credit