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Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community in Haifa
Income support is a monthly benefit for people with income below the minimum. The amount depends on age and family composition: a single person aged 25-54 gets ILS 2,076; from age 55, ILS 2,596 (1 Jan 2026).
About Haifa
Haifa is home to an established Israeli-Ethiopian community, spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city. The local real-estate market offers a range of housing options — from modern projects in the Carmel area to neighbourhoods with urban-renewal potential in the eastern part of the city.
What is Income Support?
Income support (havtaat hakhnasa) guarantees everyone a minimum income. The NII tops up income to the legally-set threshold.
Eligibility Conditions
- Israeli resident living in Israel
- Age 25+ (single without children); 20+ (parent or married)
- Monthly income below the threshold
- Assets (apartment, savings) below the permitted limit
- Not working full-time; registered as job-seeker at Employment Service
2026 Monthly Amounts (ILS)
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single, aged 25-54 | 2,076 |
| Single + child | 3,615 |
| Couple + 2 children, aged 25-54 | 3,478 |
| Couple + child | 4,737 |
How to Apply
- Visit your nearest NII branch (bring ID)
- Fill in claim form (also available at btl.gov.il)
- Provide income documents: pay slips, bank statements
- Decision within 30 days
📞 NII: 08-6709709
Ethiopian community in Haifa
- Community population
- ~10,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- כרמל הצרפתי, הדר, כרמליה
- Community services
- ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה
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FAQ — Haifa
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Haifa?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Haifa numbers approximately ~10,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: כרמל הצרפתי, הדר, כרמליה.
- How do I claim Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community in Haifa?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Haifa. For support: ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה.
- What community support is available in Haifa for this right?
- In Haifa, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה.
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