London Borough of Havering Find your Own Scheme
Project summary
Havering Borough Council may be able to assist with some funds to help secure your next accommodation through our Find Your Own scheme.
The aim of the scheme is to help you if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness to secure accommodation in the private sector.
Clients
Who is eligible?
Check with the Housing Solutions team for eligibility criteria.
Client services
- One month's rent and one month's deposit.
- If you qualify, we offer financial help to rent a property in an area of choice.
- An opportunity for you to find a property which is affordable and meets your needs (within Local Housing Allowance Rates).
- We make payments directly to the agent/landlord of the property on your behalf.
How are referrals made
Via the Housing Solutions team
Landlords
Landlord services
The Find Your Own Scheme gives people an opportunity to find a home in the private rented sector in a location of their choice.
Through this scheme you can receive:
- one month's rent and one month's deposit
- use of our vetting process to make sure tenants are eligible to rent
- a dedicated support and advice for any tenancy-related matters
- the incentive payment is made directly to the landlord or managing agent
All we ask in return is that you:
- make your property available to our applicant who has found the property
- provide an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
- charge local housing allowance rate rent for the area
You will need to provide:
- proof of property ownership
- an energy performance certificate (EPC)
- a gas safety certificate
- an electrical safety certificate
- evidence of a carbon monoxide alarm (if appropriate)
- a copy of the signed tenancy agreement
Location of landlord's properties
Havering
Other information
Organisation: London Borough of Havering
Last updated: 11/02/2025 15:58
Local Authority: All London, Havering London Borough Council