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