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Huntingdonshire District Council Rent Deposit Scheme

Project summary

A Rent Deposit Scheme so that people who cannot afford these initial payments can borrow the amount needed. The loan is interest-free and paid back over 12 months.

Clients

Who is eligible?

People considered to be homeless or threatened with homelessness and in priority need, People considered to be homeless not in priority need.

Client services
  • Cash Deposit
  • Bond Guarantees
  • Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
  • Assessment of client needs
  • Financial loan
  • Housing Benefit assistance
  • Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
  • Rent in advance

Assistance in acquiring a property, client support

How are referrals made

Via the Housing Advice service you will need to fill in an application form 

Landlords

Landlord services
  • Landlord Forums
  • Bond guarantee
  • Updates on new legislation
  • Cash deposit
  • Housing Benefit assistance
  • Rent-in-advance
  • Direct payment of Housing Benefit
Location of landlord's properties

Inside local authority

Other information

Organisation: Huntingdonshire District Council

Project: Housing Services

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11

Local Authority: Huntingdon

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