Stroud District Council (Homeless Prevention Scheme) HPF Scheme
Project summary
The HPF Scheme is run by the council's Homelessness Prevention Team to help households who are threatened with homelessness secure a home in the private rented sector by paying the deposit and/or agency fees. Rent in Advice is NOT generally provided.
Clients
Who is eligible?
The scheme is available to those households who have a local connection to the area and do not have the financial means to pay for a deposit or agency fees themselves.
Client services
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Bond Guarantees
- Benefit maximisation
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Property inspection
- Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
- Rent in advance
How are referrals made
Contact the Homelessness Prevention Team for eligibility criteria
Landlords
Landlord services
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Landlord Forums
- Links to landlord accreditation schemes
- Rent-in-advance
- Updates on new legislation
- Bond guarantee
Location of landlord's properties
Inside your local authority area
Other information
Organisation: Stroud District Council
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: Stroud