Discretionary Housing Payments
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) can provide extra money when we decide that you need extra help to meet your housing costs.
Further information can be found here
DHP cannot be used to pay rent arrears for periods where there is no entitlement to Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit. DHP can be paid for a past period to top up the difference between the eligible rent and Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit.
Click here to apply for a DHP because you have an ongoing shortfall in your rent or for a past period top up. Any award is on a short term basis while you try to improve your circumstances.
Click here to apply for a lump sum DHP for help towards a one off housing cost, for example costs associated with moving house. DHP cannot help with household goods, including white goods, furniture and carpets.