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