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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

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