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Benefits and grants for council tenants

Discretionary housing payments (DHP)

If your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Benefit or Universal Credit ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Costs doesn't cover all of your rent and you are having difficulty paying the shortfall, you may be able to get a Discretionary ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Payment (DHP) to help.

Apply for a Discretionary ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Payment online

What you can use a DHP for?

A DHP can help, for example if you

  • are seeking more affordable accommodation and require assistance with a deposit, rent in advance or removal costs
  • are affected by the introduction of the benefit cap and are seeking employment
  • have been affected by previous ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Benefit changes such as the extension of the Local ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Allowance shared room rate to under 35s
  • have higher living costs because you are sick or disabled.

Download the DHP fact sheet and policy