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Discretionary Housing Payments

Apply for a Discretionary Housing PaymentFind out how to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment, and then make your application.
Check the evidence you need to give usFind out what documents you need to send us and how to send them.
Find out if you can claim and how much you might getYou can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment to help you pay for housing costs.
Tell us if you disagree with our decisionIf you disagree with our decision on your claim for Discretionary Housing Payment, you can ask us to look at your application again.