Apply for Discretionary Housing Payments

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) are extra payments which help you pay your rent if you’re already receiving Housing Benefit or housing cost payments from Universal Credit.

When to apply

You should make your application for Discretionary Housing Payments as soon as you need help.

We have a limited Discretionary Housing Payments fund available, and can only make payments when we are satisfied someone needs extra financial help to meet their housing costs. We will consider each claim on its merits.

How to apply

You will need to apply in the area you live in.

Barrow area

Return the form to our address:

Benefits
Town Hall
Duke Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2LD

If you need help you can contact our Customer Service team.

Eden area

Apply in the Eden area

If you are unable to apply online you can contact us.

South Lakeland area

Apply in the South Lakeland area

If you are unable to apply online you can contact us.