Housing Assistance Payment To be eligible, you must be a qualified housing applicant. If you have a longterm housing need, you can avail of this scheme. Residential About the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) If you need help paying your private landlord, the Housing Assistance Payment scheme might be able to help. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Housing Assistance Payment scheme. Homeless Housing Assistance Payment If you are homeless Housing Assistance Payment scheme might be able to help Information For Landlords Information for landlords on the Housing Assistance Payment scheme.