Benefits - Mortgage interest payments

If you’re a homeowner getting certain income related benefits you might be able to get help towards interest payments on:

• Your mortgage
• Loans you’ve taken out for certain repairs and improvements to your home

This help is paid as part of your benefit and is called Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI).

You must be getting one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit

Contact Jobcentre Plus or the Pension Service to claim Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI).

Contact The Highland Councils Welfare Support Team for free advice and support on completing the form on:

Phone: 0800 090 1004

Find out more about mortgage interest payments