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.

Change of circumstance

You must tell us about any changes in your circumstances in writing immediately.  This includes any in the amount of rent you have to pay or a change in your income, savings or if anyone leaves or joins your household.

Your discretionary housing payment will be looked at again to see if there is a change to the award.  If the change means your award is reduced, this may result in an overpayment. 

You may have to pay back some or all of the overpayment.

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