Langdale area wildfire
You can find the latest information about the wildfire in the Langdale area near Scarborough and Whitby on our Langdale area wildfire page.
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) can give you extra financial help if you are already getting Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit but still have a shortfall in your rent liability that you are finding difficult to pay.
Discretionary Housing Payments are awarded at our discretion and money available for this is limited. This means that awards are usually only made for short periods and are only given in cases of extreme financial hardship.
Awards will usually only be made if there is evidence to show that you are suffering severe financial hardship and finding it difficult to meet your essential living expenses such as rent, council tax, food and utility bills.
You cannot get a DHP if your rent shortfall is due to a benefit overpayment or suspension.
Please read our Discretionary Housing Payments policy
Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment online
Alternatively, you can apply using this form (pdf / 226 KB).
Discretionary Housing Payment towards moving costs
You can use this form (pdf / 136 KB) to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment to help towards moving costs.