The Housing Executive has reduced the length of time that Discretionary Housing Payments can be made to households in order to "maximise its available budget".
A Housing Executive spokesperson said: “Discretionary Housing Payments provide discretionary financial support primarily to those in the private rented sector with a shortfall in their housing costs.“In December 2021, support was extended beyond two years – this was to be kept under review and would be subject to budget availability.
“After review - and in order to ensure we effectively manage the remaining budget – we have decided to revert back to the previous position of not providing funding beyond two year period.
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