Lord Mayor's Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
The Lord Mayor's Deposit Guarantee Scheme aims to help local people who are single or a couple and who are in need of housing and on a low income, afford to move into private rented accommodation.
Clients
Who is eligible?
Anyone who is:
- Aged 18 or over in housing need.
- Homeless or threatened with being homeless within 2 months and your personalised housing plan says seek a PRS home.
- Receiving benefits, on a low income, or who has no savings or other source of financial assistance.
- Having a local connection with Oxford as defined by the Allocation policy. This maybe waived in exceptional circumstances.
- Able to prove to the Lord Mayor’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme Officer that they can sustain a tenancy in the Private Rented Sector.
Client services
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Deposit guarantee
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Cash deposits up to 5 weeks
- One month rent in advance within certain rent limits
How are referrals made
Contact the scheme to confirm eligibility criteria via contact details attached. See information about eligibilty in this document https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/download/499/download-the-lord-mayors-deposit-guarantee-scheme
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 30/04/2025 13:49
Local Authority: Oxford