Other available support

Discretionary Housing Payments can help if there is a shortfall between your rent and the housing benefit or housing element of universal credit you receive.

Each case is considered on its own merits taking both the financial and personal circumstances of the individual into account. Any steps that the applicant is taking to address the situation with any shortfall will also be considered as well as any efforts they have made to maximise other support available to them.

Any award which is granted will be credited to your benefits payments.

Apply for Discretionary Housing Payments

What information you will need to provide

You will need to provide:

• Up to date proof of rent and any rent arrears.
• Landlords full name and address and bank details.
• Recent bank statements for all accounts held.
• If you are applying for help with removal costs, we will need to see two different quotes from removal companies.

Please do not delay in making an application if you do not have all the information to submit today, however providing the information with the form will ensure a quicker processing time.