If you rent your home, and you get Housing Benefit or a relevant award of Universal Credit, but you need additional financial assistance to pay your housing costs, you may be eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment.
A payment can be made if you:
- Receive Housing Benefit but it doesn't cover all your rent
- Receive the housing element of Universal Credit but still can't afford your housing costs
- Need help with removal costs
- Need help with a rent deposit or advance
Please refer to our Discretionary Housing Payments page for more information.
