Housing benefit claimants may get Discretionary Housing Payments - check if you qualify

To claim this additional support, recipients will need to contact their local council.

They will need to check with their council if it’s possible to apply online, by downloading an application form from their website or by phoning them.

For those applying for housing benefit for the first time, certain information will need to be provided to support the claim.

Housing benefit claims will be processed more quickly if claimants have up to date information on their rent obligations, landlord details and service charges.