West Lindsey District Council Deposit Guarantee Scheme

Project summary

This scheme aims to help people in housing need to access a private rented property.
It is designed to help people move into a property long term to avoid moving from place to place.

Clients

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the scheme you must be:-

• Be 18 years of age or over 
• Be in need of housing 
• To have a local connections i.e. have lived in West Lindsey for the last six months, for three years within the last five years or have a close family member who has continually lived in the area for over five years 
• Be unable to raise the required deposit 
• Receiving an income related benefit e.g.
  Pension Credits
  Income Support
  Housing Benefit
  Council Tax benefit
  Incapacity Benefit
  Working Tax Credit
  Job Seekers Allowance 
• Be able to save the total deposit over the guarantee period 
• Have not had any significant rent arrears in the past 
• Have not previously caused any damage to a rented property

Client services

Check with the Home Options team to see what services are available to you.

• Deposit Guarantee 
• Housing Benefit Assessment
• Financial Help signposting

How are referrals made

Via the Home Options Team

Landlords

Landlord services

• Tenant referencing service
• Tenancy sustainment
• Deposit Guarantee

Location of landlord's properties

Inside local authority area.

Other information

Organisation: West Lindsey District Council

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council