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This guide provides a step-by-step approach to completing the Discretionary Housing Payments Application Form for Rutland County online. By following these instructions, users can ensure their application is thorough and submitted correctly.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Discretionary Housing Payments Application Form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by filling out your personal information, including your name, Housing Benefit reference number, and address. Make sure these details are accurate, as they will be used to identify your application.
3. Indicate the timeframe for which you need assistance: less than 13 weeks, 13 weeks, or 26 weeks. Provide a reason if you wish to request assistance from an earlier date.
4. Provide details about your current housing situation, including whether you or a family member will experience hardship without additional support. Include the date you moved to your current address and if applicable, the previous address within the last 12 months along with the reasons for moving.
5. Respond to questions regarding your ability to afford the rent when you moved in, and whether you have asked your landlord to reduce the rent. If you have made such a request, include the date and the outcome.
6. Detail any efforts you have made to find alternative accommodation and information about any Housing Association waiting lists you may be on. Attach evidence where requested.
7. Answer questions related to maximum notice required for your current tenancy, the end date of your tenancy, and any support available from friends or family.
8. Provide information about any disabilities or health issues that you or your family members may have. Include details about recent bereavements if relevant.
9. List any rent arrears, actions your landlord has taken regarding these arrears, other personal debts, and your total savings.
10. Explain the steps you are taking to manage your future housing costs effectively and confirm if you have contacted any debt support agencies for assistance.
11. Complete the attached weekly budget statement, addressing unusually high expenses if necessary.
12. Read and complete the declaration statement carefully, ensuring that you understand its implications before signing. Both the claimant and their partner should sign and date the form.
13. Once all sections are thoroughly filled out, save your changes, and prepare to submit the form online. You may also download or print it for your records or reference.

Begin filling out the Discretionary Housing Payments Application Form online today to secure the support you may need.