The Quality of Life Panel Research in Nyíregyháza (2008-2018) has been examining the changes in allowances. Similarly to the national data, there is a decrease in household allowance, the allowance for economically active people, and the number of people getting allowances. This study examines whether these tendencies are the same in two segregated areas, the Husar and Eastern settlements in Nyíregyháza, since here the residents are in a more disadvantageous position which stems from their education attainment, housing conditions, employment and related financial situation. Although the rate of those who live and get allowance is higher than that of the city dwellers, despite being entitled to allowances fewer people have applied for them. In this study we examine the underlying reasons by analysing our sample through social and economic characteristics, and along their changing attitude towards allowances.