Help with your rent
If you receive Housing Benefit, or the Housing element for Universal Credit and you are struggling to pay rent, you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).
You will need to provide:
- The most recent two months of statements for all bank/savings accounts you and other adults in the property hold. Please email them as pdf files or bring/send paper copies to our offices.
- A rent statement showing at least the last six months’ charges, payments and balance. Ask your landlord for this.
- Proof of any debts and debt repayments you wish to be considered.
- Relevant medical evidence to support your application if appropriate.
You can also apply for DHP for help with Rent in Advance and Removals if you are unable to meet these costs.
Important: Please be aware that your application may be refused if you have excess income or non-essential expenditure.
If you need help completing the form, please call 01884 255255 to book a phone appointment.
If you are in danger of losing your home, please email: homeless@middevon.gov.uk or call 01884 255255.
Tenants of MDH:
We are committed to helping tenants who are facing financial difficulties. If you are struggling, please get in touch with your Income Neighbourhood Officer, we are here to help and will work with you to reach a solution. We work with multiple agencies in order to help including CHAT, Navigate, Citizens Advice, Age UK and National Debt Line.
You can email your Income Neighbourhood Officer on htenancy@middevon.gov.uk or call 01884 255255. Find out who your Income Neighbourhood Officer is here.
You can also visit our dedicated financial support page Residents' Financial Support - MIDDEVON.GOV.UK where you can find out how to apply for the Discretionary Housing Payment, what help with food and energy costs are available and lots more.
If you rent privately and have arrears as a result of Covid, you may be able to apply for help.