Overview
The policy has been created to ensure that a consistent approach is taken when applications for Discretionary Housing Payments are considered.
The policy affects the following:
- Local Authorities have the discretion to award Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP’s) to help those claimants who receive either Universal Credit (Housing Element) or Housing Benefit and need further assistance with their housing costs
The policy sets out the factors that may be taken into account when applications for DHP are considered.
The policy applies to all Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (Housing Element) claimants who apply for a DHP, due to them needing further assistance with their housing costs.