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London Borough of Hackney: benefits and support
Hackney runs the Hackney Discretionary Support Scheme alongside HSF.
259k residents · London borough · Council benefits hub
Last updated (2026-04-21)
Schemes
Household Support Fund
Year-roundHousehold Support Fund
Low-income households facing an immediate or imminent cost-of-living crisis. Mixed direct awards and community-partner delivery.
Verified 2026-04-21
Discretionary Housing Payment
Year-roundDiscretionary Housing Payment
HB or UC housing-element claimants with a rent shortfall; priority for disabled and homeless-risk households.
Verified 2026-04-21
Council Tax Reduction
Year-roundCouncil Tax Reduction
Working-age scheme: up to 100% reduction; pensioners national scheme.
Verified 2026-04-21
Hackney Discretionary Support
By referral onlyLocal welfare assistance
Crisis awards for Hackney residents — emergency food and fuel, essential household items, help settling in a new tenancy.
Verified 2026-04-21