APPENDIX 3

Dear

Discretionary Housing Payments

It is possible that extra help may be available towards your rent through the Discretionary Housing Payment scheme. This is money the Government provides Local Authorities to help people in exceptional hardship who need extra help with their housing costs. The payments are normally a one off payment or for a limited period only.

In order to apply, you must be in receipt of Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit Housing costs element and your Housing Benefit or Universal Credit does not meet your full rent liability.

If you wish to make a claim, please complete and return the enclosed form. If you are living in a privately rented or Housing Association property, please provide proof of your rent costs too.

We only have a limited amount of money for Discretionary Housing Payments, so not all claims will be successful.