Discretionary housing payments

The Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme grants the Local Authority the power to award an additional payment to people in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit who need more help with their housing costs.

How to apply

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Alternatively, you can register for online services or log into your Online Services account. You must have a council tax account number or a housing benefit/council tax reduction claim reference number to register your application via our customer portal.

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