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.