Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

Apply for Discretionary Housing Payments, giving you extra financial help with your rent, housing costs or Council Tax.

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Provide evidence for Discretionary Housing Payments and Council Tax Support Discretionary Payments

You can submit evidence to support your claim for:

  • Discretionary Housing Payments
  • a Council Tax Support Discretionary Payment

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What you may need to provide

You may be asked for:

  • your Universal Credit letter
  • proof of rent you owe (including a repayment plan and proof of amount if you have rent arrears)
  • proof you are trying to find cheaper living arrangements (including landlord letters, bids made on Locata, offers made on Home Swap and properties you have viewed)
  • letters from a debt or other agency about your financial circumstances
  • the last 3 months of statements from your bank and/or building society
  • job application and interview letters
  • proof of income for all your non-dependants

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.