Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

A Discretionary Housing Payment is a further award that you can claim if you require additional financial assistance with your rent or Council Tax costs.

To be eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment towards your rent you must be entitled to Housing Benefit. Similarly you must be entitled to Council Tax Benefit to be awarded a Discretionary Housing Payment towards your Council Tax.

Awards of Discretionary Housing Payments are individually assessed against your personal and financial circumstances, so the amount of Discretionary Housing Payment awarded can vary. Find out what we take into account.

Fill in the form here to claim Discretionary Housing Payment.

You can ask us to review our decision, but there is no formal appeal process.