Discretionary Housing payments (DHPs)

The DHP income may help you if you are on low income and struggling to pay your rent.

To apply for a DHP - you must be in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal credit.

These are some examples of things we will consider to see if you are suitable for this grant:

you have unavoidable extra expenses due to short term illness or significant health problems
you are having difficulty paying your rent whilst you look for cheaper accommodation
the Local Housing Allowance does not cover your full rent
your income has reduced due to the benefit cap
you are receiving Universal Credit and have a rental liability
you are receiving less housing benefit because you are under occupying your property
your choice of housing was beyond your control due to urgency or special needs
you have unusual or special circumstances
when you moved into the property you could afford the rent, but your circumstances changed, and you cannot move until your tenancy ends
to help you with short-term rental costs until you are able to secure and move to alternative accommodation
to help with short-term rental costs while you look for employment
to help with on-going rental costs if you are a disabled person in adapted accommodation
to help with on-going rental costs for foster carer
to help with short term rental costs for any other reason.

This list is a guide only and will not cover all circumstances. Each case is considered individually.