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Both low income as well as homeless residents of Northamptonshire may be able to receive help with rent in advance or deposit expenses for private sector properties. Most of the councils have housing option teams on site that can provide both advice and applications to schemes. Another option is to call upon one of the charity organisations in the region, as they too offer housing assistance such as short term shelters.

Most of the deposit help is available in the form of bond guarantees issued by councils. This will require both the tenant as well as the Northamptonshire landlord to agree to the programme terms, and if they do, the bond will cover any future damage to the property. Councils may also be able to help families on a low income apply for other support, such as benefits, and these programmes will come with various conditions.

The main organisations to call upon in the Northamptonshire County area are below. Whether it is a charity or council office, there are staff that work to prevent homelessness for the vulnerable.

Council supported schemes

Daventry authorities provide an interest free loan as part of Homeless Prevention. The council scheme can be used to either pay a rent deposit or help with other housing costs that, if left unpaid, could lead to homelessness. The funds are combined with other support services for the tenant. Find details on the Daventry loan scheme.

East Northamptonshire District Council is only for people that live in that part of the county. For prospective tenants with a referral, they may apply for funds for a rent in advance payment. Or the bond scheme is another programme available for deposits on private housing. The main centre is at East Northamptonshire DC, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LZ, telephone 01832 742040, or continue with deposit assistance in East Northamptonshire.

Kettering Council also provides advice. Residents can drop in to speak to a member of the Housing Options Team. The assistance is available for ex-offenders, the disabled, and anyone else that is vulnerable. The advice will address rent arrears and help people maximise their benefits, including applying for deposit bond guarantees. Other services from the council include home inspections, furniture, and even legal aid. The main office is at Municipal Offices on Bowling Green Road. Call 01536 410333, or find more details on the deposit bond scheme from Kettering Council.

Northampton Borough provides the homeless with a bond scheme that can assist with a deposit. While the priority is for people without a home to live in, low income families resettling in Northamptonshire may also sign up. Other clients from the council are the vulnerable facing a health crisis.

The guarantee will cover either rent in advance or a deposit that is equivalent to at most one month rental expenses. The council will also be sure the tenant receives ongoing advice in an effort to prevent homelessness from reoccurring in the future. The Northampton Borough Council is located at St Giles Square, and find more information on Northampton deposit scheme.

Rushcliffe Council assists the low income in the borough. The private rented housing scheme can help with deposits on private sector homes in Northamptonshire  The vulnerable, ranging from homeless to elderly or substance mis-users, may all be applicants. The scheme will also help Rushcliffe residents maintain their tenancy agreement by offering ongoing support. Call 01159819911, or drop in at Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre, Rectory Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BN. Or find more details on Rushcliffe borough deposit schemes.

The council in Wellingborough offers several housing programmes to people in priority need. The rent assistance scheme is the main programme, and it will also guarantee a deposit. It is only for people with a connection to Wellingborough that are over the age of 25. The team will also help client apply for benefits and offer referrals to the local credit union. The scheme is also combined with other deposit programmes from organisations in the area, such as practical support and furniture for a new home. Address is Tithe Barn Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1BN, call 01933 229777. Or for more details, find rent deposit help in Wellingborough.

Northamptonshire housing focused charities

Accommodation Concern runs the Tenancy Sustainment Scheme. This service is for residents that are not in priority need. The support from this charity will be advice and referrals on rental arrears. Not only will the staff try to find an accommodation or flat for the client, but they will signpost clients to educational services and other assistance. The main address of the organisation is at 25-26 Dalkeith Place, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0BS. Call 01536 416560 for advice. Note that referrals are needed from Street Outreach workers, and get more information on Accommodation Concern programmes.

Churches and faith based groups are part of East Northants Community Services. Not only will they offer advice on applying to deposit schemes, but an emergency shelter is also in Northamptonshire. The churches also provide meals to the homeless or low income as well as housing benefit applications to the vulnerable. Find how the staff at the charity can offer information on deposits and more. Read more East Northants Community Services.

Daylight Centre is for the homeless. They can drop by for basic needs. This will be a meal as well as shelter. Also, staff will signpost the individual to emergency assistance programmes such as for deposits or other needs. The post is 10 High Street Place, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4HP. The phone is 01933 446490.

St. Jude’s is a charity that supports the vulnerable and homeless. There are practical support such as showers and food. They also link clients to other support agencies, such as the council schemes below or even local credit unions. 5 Judes Court, Kettering, NN15 7JH, call 01536 415495, or find details on the programmes from St Judes.