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If you are in receipt of universal credit we will pay your discretionary housing payment every fortnight into your bank account. It will normally start from the Monday following the day we receive your application. Discretionary housing payments are paid for at least one week.

Designated Housing Plan (DHP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are short-term payments to help people with their rent if they are experiencing financial hardship. DHPs can be awarded as a one-off payment or series of payments. To get a DHP you must be paying rent and be getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing costs.

For more information about these schemes, call Social Services at 0121 675 4806 or the Homelessness division at 0121 303 7410.

If you are in receipt of universal credit we will pay your discretionary housing payment every fortnight into your bank account. It will normally start from the Monday following the day we receive your application. Discretionary housing payments are paid for at least one week.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are administered in Scotland by the 32 Scottish local authorities. DHPs are awarded if a local authority considers that a housing benefit or universal credit (including the housing element) claimant requires further financial assistance towards housing costs.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) are for people who need extra help with their rent when Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance, or Universal Credit doesn't cover the full amount. If you are suffering severe financial hardship or your tenancy is at risk, you may be able to get a DHP to help.