You can apply for a DHP through your local council. They will decide if support will be offered to help towards rent arrears, rental shortfall, bedroom tax, benefit cap or removal costs.
You must however be in receipt of housing benefit or housing element through your universal credit to claim a DHP. For more information, please visit Applying for a Discretionary Housing Payment.
In addition, our Advice and Wellbeing team is ready to talk through any questions you may have about claiming DHP.
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