North Hertfordshire District Council Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
Rent deposit or deposit guarantee scheme
Clients
Who is eligible?
People considered to be homeless, in priority need, unintentionally homeless with a local connection to North Hertfordshire. The scope of the scheme varies according to the supply of properties and long-term affordability.
Client services
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Referral to support services
- Referrals to funiture projects
- Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
Assistance in acquiring a property, and signposting and/or referral to support agencies. In addition there is help to access a low cost loan with the local credit union for the purpose of a deposit and/or rent in advance.
How are referrals made
Via Housing Advice Officers within the Council
Landlords
Landlord services
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Direct payment of Housing Benefit
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
Location of landlord's properties
Inside local authority area, and properties close to boundaries of LA area
Other information
Organisation: North Hertfordshire District Council
Type of organisation: Local District Council
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council, Hertfordshire County Council