South Tyneside Council Housing Services (previously 'South Tyneside Homes')

Council housing (previously known as 'South Tyneside Homes') has been brought back under the management of South Tyneside Council. Read more about the changes.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

Discretionary Housing Payments are payments made in addition to Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, if the Council considers that additional help with housing costs is needed.

For information about Discretionary Housing Payments, and to apply, go to:

South Tyneside Council: Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)