Housing payment assistance and rent help in Coventry

Low income families in Coventry have many options available when it comes to receiving housing assistance. There are agencies that can help people with an emergency situation. Some of the solutions include free legal aid, financial help for paying rent arrears, grants, and even a Discretionary Housing Payment fund from the council.

Many of the agencies and organisations that operate in Coventry offer advice and referrals. So the financial aid for rental expenses is very limited. There will also be many eligibility requirements that an individual needs to meet in order to get help as well, including they need to be low income and facing a temporary crisis.

However, the aid provided to people facing an emergency is very valuable. For example, a lawyer can provide free information on tenant responsibilities when facing an emergency, people can get information on Community Support Grants or housing payment programmes, and other aid is offered for those struggling to pay their rent.

Housing and rent assistance from charities

Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre – The not-for profit offers information, advice, and support for immigrants and refugees in the UK. This also includes housing aid and referrals programmes for rent. This tenancy support is for people that have signed a lease with a landlord. Address is 15 Bishop Street, Coventry, CV1 1HU, Phone, 024 7622 7254

Free legal aid is from the Coventry Law Centre. While the lawyers and solicitors cover a number of needs, housing and eviction defense is a key one. They have information on how to apply, and appeal, welfare benefit claims. Or more information on obtaining emergency rental assistance from the Discretionary Housing Payment programme may be available.

The Coventry Centre will only advise tenants who are eligible. Staff will help people and provide help that are facing evictions or possession actions, harassment, disrepair of their flat, or that owe rent arrears. They offer support on all homelessness issues, and can even represent and advocate for a tenant in the local court system if and when needed. Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL, call 024 7622 3053.

Haven only supports women and victims of domestic violence, such as children too. Services include advice on benefits, legal support, resettlement, and more. Call 024 7644 4077 for information.

Jesus Centre is for anyone in need in the Coventry area. Not only can the location provide basic needs such as food or clothing, but there are referrals to emergency housing and financial aid for paying expenses such as rent.

They can also provide information and advice, as well resettlement for those facing eviction. Some other benefits and schemes may be offered for rent payments. The charity is operated by the Jesus Army. 7 Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE, 024 7655 0033.

Government schemes to help with rent in Coventry

Coventry CAB provides information and referrals to struggling Coventry individuals. Many clients are low income or seeking employment. Learn about housing rights, legal aid, and schemes for rent and other emergency aid. Kirby House, Little Park Street, Coventry, CV1 2JZ, Tel: 024 7622 3284.

The Benefits Advice Centre can refer qualified applicants to various charities, not-for profits, and organisations in Coventry. They oversee many housing solutions. They work with the council to prevent homelessness and evictions in the community, and help mediate with landlords and offer other services.

Some of the services from the Housing Centre include landlord mediation, free advice on illegal eviction, how to deal with rent or debt arrears, and general benefits advice. Also get information on schemes and emergency aid for paying the rent and expenses on private housing.

In general, the Discretionary Housing Payment is for people that receive a housing benefit but are still struggling to pay their rent each month. The other option, the CSG grant, is for a variety of bills and expenses. It can help with electricity, people that are faced with an emergency on their overdue rent, and other living expenses.

For more information on CSG – Community Support Grants call 024 7683 3773. The telephone for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) in Coventry is 024 7683 2727.

The Council in Coventry is the place for individuals or low income families facing a crisis to go to for government financial aid. They are involved in providing the Community Support Grant and other housing payments to qualified individuals. There are limited resources and all applications are reviewed on a case by case basis.

The council will assist people faced with evictions and homelessness, as funding allows. There is possible rent help for those in priority need and in some cases, temporary accommodation or resettlement services can be arranged. Or learn about other social services and entitlements. Spire House, New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 2PW, Telephone 024 7683 4025, or find more information on grants from Coventry Community Support.

Tenants on Universal Credit are given additional funds from the Coventry city Council. the city will provide up to two weeks of additional Housing Benefit for residents as they switch to Universal Credit. Those funds are aimed at help the family (or individual) pay their rent, which should be their main priority. The funds may be given directly to the landlord or claimant.