Roger Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for Work
and Pensions what housing needs of tenants claiming housing benefit can be met
by the discretionary housing payment scheme; and whether a local authority can
change its allocation policy within a financial year.
Steve Webb: Housing costs which may be eligible for
assistance via discretionary housing payment are comprised of rental liability,
rent in advance, deposits and other lump sum costs associated with a housing
need such as removal costs. Local authorities are able to amend their DHP
allocation policy as required according to their assessment of local needs and
in order to best reflect their particular circumstances and priorities. This
may be within the financial year where appropriate. The Department provides comprehensive guidance to local
authorities on administering DHP. A link to the guidance is included here:
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