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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.
The Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme is intended as short-term help only to give you the chance to sort out your debts, negotiate a lower rent with your landlord or to find cheaper suitable alternative accommodation.