Discretionary Housing Payments

If you are finding it difficult keeping up with your rent payments, or you need help with one-off rent deposit or removal costs, you may be eligible to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.

DHPs are available if you receive Housing Benefit and/or the housing costs element of Universal Credit, and it appears to the council that you need further assistance with your housing costs.

The scheme is open to tenants of Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Housing Association and tenants of private landlords.

If you would like to be considered for help through the DHP scheme in this financial year you need to apply before 31 March 2021.

For more information about eligibility, and to apply, please visit our webpage at https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/D/Discretionary-Housing-Payments_2.htm

If you have further questions you can contact the benefits team by e-mail - benefits@orkney.gov.uk.