Discretionary Housing Payments
This section provides information and help on Discretionary Housing Payments
Discretionary Housing Payments are paid on top of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
They are paid to people who need more help to pay their housing costs.
Discretionary Housing Payments are paid from a limited fund. Once this fund is used, all discretionary payments will stop.
Discretionary Housing Payments for rent
When people rent their homes privately and claim Housing Benefit, the is a limit to the Housing Benefit they get. This is based on a valuation of their home by the Rent Officer Service.
This sometimes means customers get less Housing Benefit than the actual rent due.
Some customers are able to pay the rest or can negotiate a lower rent with their landlord.
However, other customers find the shortfall between their rent and their benefit causes financial strain and hardship.
These are the customers who should apply for Discretionary Housing Payments.
If you wish to apply please Contact the Council.
Discretionary Housing Payments for Council Tax
People who live in homes that are Council Tax Banded F, G or H may have the Council Tax benefit restricted to that for band E property.
Some customers are able to pay the shortfall and do not need more help.
However, other customers find the shortfall between their Council Tax and their Council Tax Benefit causes financial strain and hardship.
These are the customers who should apply for Discretionary Housing Payments
If you wish to apply please Contact the Council.
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Town Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
RH2 0SH
01737 276000
customer.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
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