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Who can get Discretionary housing payment?
A top-up when Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing element does not cover the rent. Discretionary. The budget can run out.
- Paid by Your council.
- The catalogue looks for: You rent.
- The catalogue looks for: Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing element is in view.
- The catalogue looks for: There is a shortfall the council could choose to meet.
- This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.
Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.