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Are you struggling with your Rent or Council Tax?

Discretionary Housing Payments may be able to help

What are Discretionary Housing Payments?

Discretionary Housing Payments are extra payments for tenants who are finding it difficult to pay their rent or Council Tax.

Who can apply for Discretionary Housing Payments?

Tenants who are entitled to Housing Benefit can claim for housing costs
People who are entitled to Council Tax Benefit can claim for additional help with paying for Council Tax

What do Discretionary Housing Payments cover?

The difference between Housing Benefit and the rent e.g. Where the rent is not being wholly covered by Housing Benefit
The difference between Council Tax Benefit and the Council Tax charge

How can you apply for Discretionary Housing Payments?

Contact the Revenues Service by phone 01789 260991 or email revenues@stratford-dc.gov.uk or download the application form
Alternatively drop into a Council Office in Stratford, Alcester, Shipston or Southam
Fully complete the Discretionary Housing Payments application form
Include any additional information or evidence to support your claim
Send the application form to Benefits Division, Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HX

For further information please contact the Revenues Division on 01789 260991 or by email at revenues@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260444.

Downloads:
Discretionary Housing Payments - Leaflet (65KB PDF) | Discretionary Housing Payments - Application Form (65KB PDF) | Help with PDFs

See also:
Housing Advice

Contact us
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House,
Church Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX

E: info@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Tel: 01789 267 575
Fax: 01789 260 007
Minicom: 01789 260 747
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