Research and analysis

Early evaluation of Discretionary Housing Payments

This research covers recipients’ experiences of claiming and to collect evidence about how Discretionary Housing Payment funding contributes towards avoiding rent arrears and homelessness.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 29 February 2024

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Summary: Early evaluation of Discretionary Housing Payments

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Early evaluation of Discretionary Housing Payments

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-630-7, DWP ad hoc research report no. 087

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Early evaluation of Discretionary Housing Payments

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-630-7, DWP ad hoc research report no. 087

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This report presents findings from a survey and in-depth interviews with current and former recipients of Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs).

The research was commissioned to understand, from the recipients’ perspective, the impacts that DHPs have in preventing households from experiencing financial difficulties, which can impact on their housing circumstances.

Published 29 February 2024