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Filling out the Application For Discretionary Housing Payment 1 form is essential for those seeking additional assistance with housing costs. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, providing clear and supportive instructions to ensure that you can complete it successfully.

Follow the steps to complete your application with ease.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the document for completion.
2. Begin by providing details about your previous address, including the reasons for moving and the type of property you lived in.
3. Indicate the rent and council tax amounts you were paying at your previous address.
4. List any other places you considered living before settling in your current property.
5. If assistance with a payment for rent in advance, deposit, or removal costs is needed, select 'Yes' and specify the type of help and reasons for your request, including necessary documentation.
6. Consider whether you investigated the local rent and council tax rates before moving in.
7. Answer whether you obtained a pre-tenancy determination, providing reasoning if you did not.
8. Detail your anticipated payment methods for rent and council tax in light of your Housing Benefit expectations.
9. Report any discussions with your landlord about rent reduction, including their response.
10. State if you paid a deposit when moving in and explain how this was paid.
11. If applicable, detail any recent hospital admissions affecting your benefits.
12. Provide information about any health issues or disabilities affecting you or your partner.
13. Indicate whether you have a carer due to severe disabilities or health problems, along with their distance from your residence.
14. Specify if you care for a family member with a disability.
15. Identify any additional adults in your household affecting your benefits, confirming if they contribute to rent or council tax.
16. Describe hardships caused by paying the difference between benefits received and housing costs.
17. List any savings or resources that could assist in covering expenses.
18. Mention any household members who could help meet expenses and how they can assist.
19. Provide any additional information that supports your claim.
20. Describe any special needs that should be taken into consideration during your application process.
21. For users with children under 12 who attend school, detail the distance to the school and its address.
22. If you or your partner work 16 hours a week or more, provide the distance and address of your workplace.
23. Conclude by signing and dating the form, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.

Ensure you complete your application for discretionary housing payment online today to access the support you need.