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Changes to Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) from April 2026
The Government is introducing a new national scheme called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) from 1 April 2026. This new fund replaces both Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) and the Household Support Fund.
Because of this change, DHPs will end nationally on 31 March 2026. After this date, councils will no longer be able to award support under the DHP regulations.
Housing Payments
Please complete our on line application, which can be found on the right hand side of this screen. You will find useful information from the guidance and once we receive your application we will be working on the assessment.
Applications are processed in date order, we aim to assess within 28 days, however during busier periods this may be extended.
Who is not eligible
You will not be eligible for a Housing Payment if:
- Your Universal Credit housing element covers your rent in full
- You are requesting rent in advance for a property that is not in the private rented sector
- You cannot provide the required information to support your application
- You do not currently live in Tewkesbury Borough Council area
How will I recieve notification on my application
Once we have assessed your eligibility we will write to you to confirm the outcome. Please seek additional support if the situation is urgent, a list of providers can be located on our cost of living page.
More information
If you have questions about your application or need advice, please contact our Senior Welfare Schemes and Compliance Officer. For additional help with the cost of living, pleaase follow this link – Cost of living support – Tewkesbury Borough Council
You cannot claim for the notice period for the property you are leaving if it is the same landlord of the property you are moving to.