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Discretionary Housing Benefit
Discretionary housing payments are made to those people whose housing benefit or council tax payments do not meet their housing needs.
These additional payments are only made in exceptional circumstances.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is claiming housing benefit or council tax benefit and whose circumstances prevent full benefit being paid for either their rent, or council tax can make an application for Discretionary Housing Payments.
How to apply
Applications must be made on an application form. Application forms can be obtained from,
Revenues
Town Lodge
Gernon Road
Letchworth
Herts
SG6 3HN
Private Tenants: 01462 474010
Housing Association Tenants: 01462 474597
Home Owners: 01462 474597
Email: service@north-herts.gov.uk
What if my application is refused?
If your application is refused you can ask for the decision to be reviewed by a Senior Officer.
