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Discretionary Payments provide extra financial help with your rent, housing costs or Council Tax bill.
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) can help if you are struggling to pay your rent or housing costs.
There is also a Council Tax Support Discretionary Payment if you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill.
You can only get DHP if:
Use the online form below to submit your application.
Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment
You can only get Council Tax Support Discretionary Payment if:
Use the online form below to submit your application.
Apply for Council Tax Support Discretionary Payment
Use the online form below to send us evidence to support your claim for DHP or Council Tax Support Discretionary Payment.
You may be asked for:
We may ask for additional proof including proof of loans, bills, credit cards and medical proof.
Find out how to send evidence for your benefit claim.
Each DHP application is decided on an individual basis. It is important to give us as much detail about your financial situation as possible.
DHPs are usually paid for limited periods. You should always try to:
Details of the period you will be paid for and how you will be paid will be included in your decision letter.
Requests asking us to reconsider our decision must be made in writing within one month of the date on the decision letter.
You can disagree with:
There is no right to appeal to an independent tribunal.
If you have any questions about Discretionary Payments, use our online form to contact the Benefits team.