Discretionary Housing Payments statistics
Statistics on local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds.
www.gov.ukI can help with the latest on Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). Here’s a concise update based on recent official guidance and local authority announcements.
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UK DHP landscape: Many local authorities are aligning DHP funding with broader crisis support arrangements. In several areas, DHP funding for 2025/26 has been fully utilized or is transitioning into new government programs, such as Crisis and Resilience Funds (CRF). This means some councils have stopped accepting new DHP applications for the current year and are encouraging applicants to seek CRF support where available. This pattern appears in multiple council pages and national summaries. [sources indicate local authorities transitioning funding and ending traditional DHP supports in favor of broader crisis funds][1][5][9]
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What the changes mean for applicants: If your DHP award would have covered a rent shortfall, you should check with your local council about current funding status and any alternative supports (CRF, local hardship funds, or other housing-cost assistance). Even when DHPs end or pause, authorities may still offer related assistance or guidance on next steps. [general DHP guidance and current funding transitions][5][7]
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How to stay informed: Since DHPs are administered locally and funding timelines vary by authority, monitor your council’s official benefits or housing webpages, and watch for any Crisis and Resilience Fund announcements or Household Support Fund updates that may affect housing-cost relief. National statistics and guidance from government pages also summarize typical eligible costs and award purposes, which can help you plan while awaiting local decisions. [gov.uk DHP overview and statistics pages][10][5]
If you tell me your specific council (e.g., New York City is not the UK DHP context, but if you’re asking about a UK council or a local authority in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland), I can pull the exact current status for that area and outline any available alternatives or next steps. Please also confirm whether you’re looking for UK or US housing-cost assistance, since the term DHP is UK-specific.[7][5]