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Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual (1 February 2021)
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Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
Published 28 August 2013
Last updated 1 February 2021 — see all updates
From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Applies to:
Wales and England
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Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
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Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual
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This guidance includes advice on how Discretionary Housing Payments can be used to provide support to claimants affected by some of the main welfare reforms, including:
- application of the benefit cap
- removal of the spare room subsidy in the social rented sector
- reductions in Local Housing Allowance
Published 28 August 2013
Last updated 1 February 2021 + show all updates