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The Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment

The Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment (CRF), previously known as the Discretionary Housing Payment, provides short‑term financial help if you're struggling to cover your housing costs.

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Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment disputes

What to do if you disagree with the decision that's been made about your Crisis Resilience Fund Housing application.

About Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payments

Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment is for people who are already getting certain other benefits and need extra support.

How a Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment is calculated and paid

Your income, outgoings and any savings you may have will be considered when we decide whether to make a Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment.

What can a Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment be used for?

Lists of circumstances when a Crisis Resilience Fund Housing Payment would or would not be paid.