Wolverhampton City Council - Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
The Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme offers help to people looking to rent a home from a private landlord.
Clients
Who is eligible?
To qualify for the scheme you must:
- be homeless, threatened with homelessness through no fault of your own or can demonstrate a housing need. The scheme welcomes singles, couples and families
- be between 18 and 59 years old
- have a local connection to Wolverhampton (as the bond can only be used in Wolverhampton)
- be on Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance or on a low income and receipt of Working Families Tax Credit
- be unable to afford a rent deposit or rent in advance
- be willing to accept a tenancy for 12 months
- be willing and able to maintain a tenancy
- be willing to save towards your next deposit and sign a repayment agreement
- agree to inform the scheme of any changes in your circumstances
- agree to inform us of any problems arising in your tenancy or property
- agree to housing benefit being paid direct to the landlord
- agree to repay any money due from a claim made against the bond scheme by your landlord
- not be in arrears to any other housing provider
- not be subject to an Anti Social Behaviour Order
- not owe monies to the scheme
Client services
To apply for the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme contact Housing Options by e-mail, telephone or fill in our online form. We advise you contact us before searching for a property. Check with Housing Options to see what other services are available.
How are referrals made
Via the Housing Options Service
Landlords
Location of landlord's properties
Within Wolverhampton City Council boundaries
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:13
Local Authority: Wolverhampton City Council
