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Bournemouth Borough Rent Deposit Loan Scheme

Project summary

The Rent Deposit Scheme is an interest-free loan that helps you cover the cost of a tenancy deposit or rent in advance.

Clients

Who is eligible?

To qualify for the scheme you must:

  • Have family in, or be working in Bournemouth
  • Have been assessed by a housing options officer and found statutorily homeless
  • Be unable to get funds from anywhere else 
  • Be able to repay the loan in regular instalments
Client services
  • Deposit loan scheme
  • Rent in advance loan scheme
  • Support and advice to prevent homelessness
  • Liaison with landlord
  • Help with benefits
  • Signposting to other organisations

How are referrals made

Via the Housing Options Team

Landlords

Landlord services
  • Direct payment of Housing Benefit
  • Links to landlord accreditation schemes
  • Longer tenancy agreements (12 months)
  • Rent-in-advance
  • Cash deposit
  • Bond guarantee
Location of landlord's properties

Inside the local authority area

Other information

Organisation: Bournemouth Borough Council

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: Bournemouth

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