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What is a DHP?

A Discretionary Housing Payment is a further award that you can claim if you require additional financial assistance with your rent or Council Tax costs.  It is awarded in cases where Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit does not meet the full rent or Council Tax charge.  The money that the council can award each year comes directly from central Government and is strictly limited.  Discretionary Housing Payments are not intended to be long term ongoing payments; they are awarded on a short term basis to provide you with the opportunity to take action to improve your circumstances.
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