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