How to Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment in the UK
Find out who can get a Discretionary Housing Payment top-up, how councils decide, and how to apply in Wales and Scotland. Check current rules before you apply.
Household finances, country by country, backed by official sources.
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Housing benefits and rent assistance
Find out who can get a Discretionary Housing Payment top-up, how councils decide, and how to apply in Wales and Scotland. Check current rules before you apply.
Find out if you can still claim Housing Benefit in the UK through State Pension age or supported housing, and what Universal Credit means for you.
Find out how the Universal Credit housing element works for renters, including LHA rates, the £96.55 non-dependant deduction and first payment timing.