Apply for a DHP
Unfortunately, the funding for 2025/26 has now been allocated and we are unable to consider new requests for Discretionary Housing Payments at this time.
We will be able to review and consider requests from 1 April 2026 - should you wish to make a request for Discretionary Housing Payment to be considered then, please complete the necessary form:
You will need to provide:
- your contact details
- details of your financial circumstances
Please note that Discretionary Housing Payment is not a statutory benefit. It is a discretionary award made following an evaluation of your financial circumstances. The budget for these awards is extremely limited, and once the fund is exhausted, we are unable to consider any further awards.