Discretionary Housing Payment
You are eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment if:
- You already claim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Element and there is a shortfall between your benefit and your rent charge and you are having difficulty paying the shortfall
Argyll and Bute Council has discretion to determine who should receive a Discretionary Housing Payment and will consider the following main factors:
- The household's financial circumstances
- The tenancy and prevention of homelessness
- The household's medical circumstances
- The priority group the applicant falls into
For more information and to apply for this benefit go to https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/council-and-government/discretionary-housing-payments
