Scotland adds £2 million to housing support for low-income renters

Scotland’s government announced an extra £2 million for Discretionary Housing Payments on November 5, bringing this year’s funding for the scheme to £117 million. The payments help low-income households cover housing costs and keep their rented homes.

The Scottish Government estimates that the full year’s funding will help about 100,000 households sustain their tenancies. It also uses the scheme to offset the effects of the UK benefit cap and the reduction in housing support tied to spare bedrooms.