Notice of By-election

A By-election to elect a Councillor for the East Renfrewshire Council Electoral Ward 1: Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025Find out more and view the election timetable.

Discretionary housing payment

Find out if you're eligible for discretionary housing payment.

You can apply for a discretionary housing payment to get financial support to help with rent or housing costs.

Eligibility criteria

You may be eligible if you're having difficulty meeting your rent payments and are currently entitled to  

  • Housing Benefit or
  • housing element of Universal Credit

How to apply

We recommend you read our privacy notice before you apply.

Download discretionary housing payment application form (PDF, 583 KB)(opens new window).

What happens next?

Email your completed application to benefits@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

We'll make a decision about your application within 10 working days. We'll normally contact you by phone and follow this up with a letter.

Last modified on 24 September 2024