Making a claim
If you are receiving Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing element and live in the Hull City Council area use the link below to apply for help with your current rent.
Apply for Discretionary Housing Payment (opens in a new window)
If you are receiving Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing element and live in the Hull City Council area print off and complete the form DHP rent in advance to apply for rent in advance or a deposit for a new property.
Alternatively you can apply by -
- telephoning our Call Centre on 01482 300 303 to request a form be posted to you
- visiting one of our Customer Service Centres
- email Benefitssr@hullcc.gov.uk to request that a form is posted to you
DHP cannot be paid for Council Tax. But you can apply for a Discretionary Council Tax Reduction if you have a Council Tax Reduction claim and are suffering exceptional hardship. Find more ways we can help to pay your Council Tax.
If you would like to know how much benefit you may be able to receive or help with budgeting visit our benefit calculator and budgeting tools.