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  4. Discretionary Housing Payment Policy

Discretionary Housing Payment Policy

In this section…

  1. Introduction
  2. Who can claim?
  3. Making a Claim
  4. You are here: Advance Claims
  5. What types of financial support can DHP cover?
  6. Authorised Decision Makers
  7. The level of DHP
  8. Start of Awards
  9. Length of award
  10. Backdating
  11. Notification details
  12. Method of Payment
  13. Change in circumstances
  14. Overpayments
  15. Disputes and Appeals
  16. Discretionary Housing Payment Policy and Equalities
  17. Publicity
  18. Policy Review

Advance Claims

A DHP can only be considered for a period where entitlement to HB or UC exists. Advance claims can be considered where changes in the level of HB/UC are anticipated.

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