Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment

If you still need extra financial help with your housing costs you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment. 

You must be in receipt of either Housing Benefit or Universal Credit that includes a housing element to apply.

A Discretionary Housing Payment is an extra payment we make if we think that you need extra help with your housing costs to

  • prevent homelessness
  • ease poverty
  • safeguard residents in their home
  • keep families together
  • help claimants through personal crises and difficult events
  • provide tenants with time to reassess their situation and find a long time solution

A Discretionary Housing Payment is for short term use only as the funds are limited.

To request an application form for Discretionary Housing Payment you can email benefits@braintree.gov.uk or write to us. When you apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment you must include:

  • name, address and contact details
  • your email address
  • why you need extra financial help

Alternatively please call Benefits on 01376 557852.

 

Benefits Advice

Address: Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 557852

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