Hi, my name is lewismgza! DHP payment advice

lewismgza
lewismgza Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
edited March 2023 in Housing and independent living
I’m moving into a new home and read about the DHP payment but when applying form local council(only have online form) it asking me when I moved in.. but I kind of need my rent in advance/deposit so what do I put. Do I lie and backdate it to cover the first month or two… or do I just put when I actually move there and they pay any rent deposit/ first month within a month?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,394 Championing
    I wouldn't advise you to lie because that's not the correct the to do. You need to tell them what the payment is for and when your moving date is.
    Those forms are quite complex so if you can i'd advise you to get some help filling it out. This link will tell you what advice agency is local to you. https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @lewismgza

    Welcome to the community! :) I hope poppy's advice was helpful. You can always call Scope's Helpline for advice too. Just to let you know, I moved your post into our Housing and Independent Living section of the forum, in case you had any of questions or queries. 

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