Get Application For Lump Sum Discretionary Housing Payment

Filling out the Application for Lump Sum Discretionary Housing Payment can be a straightforward process when guided properly. This guide is designed to assist users in completing the form accurately online, ensuring you have all the necessary information to help you move efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the application form online effectively.

1. Select the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Application for Lump Sum Discretionary Housing Payment. This will open the form in your online editor.
2. Begin by entering your personal details, including your name, home telephone number, mobile telephone number, email, current address, and postcode. Ensure all information is accurate.
3. Provide your Housing Benefit reference number, if applicable. Indicate your reason for applying for Discretionary Housing Payment by ticking the appropriate box for a deposit, removal costs, or rent in advance.
4. Confirm your current Housing Benefit status by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' If you select 'No,' it is important to note that you cannot apply for this payment.
5. Explain why you require this financial assistance by selecting from the predefined options available or by adding your own details in the 'Other' section.
6. Provide the details of the property you plan to move to, including its address and postcode, the intended move-in date, the number of bedrooms, and the amount of rent. Specify if the rent is weekly or monthly.
7. If the rent exceeds the Local Housing Allowance rate, detail how you plan to cover the shortfall.
8. Fill in the amount of Discretionary Housing Payment you are requesting for the deposit, rent in advance, and removal costs, ensuring to calculate the total.
9. Indicate whether you have funds that can be used, and provide the details if applicable.
10. Note any previous assistance provided to you by Milton Keynes Council and provide details on any crisis loan applications made to the Department for Work and Pensions.
11. If applicable, provide details concerning any deposits or rent in advance that are due to be returned to you.
12. Indicate to whom the payments should be made, either to your landlord or yourself, and fill in their contact and bank details as necessary.
13. Gather and attach required documentation, including proof of removal costs, a letter from your new landlord, and two months of bank statements.
14. Review all information entered to ensure correctness and completeness.

Complete your Application for Lump Sum Discretionary Housing Payment online today to ensure a smooth transition to your new home.