Surrey County rent deposit scheme | Help with rent and damage deposits in Surrey County

The leading organisations to contact for help with paying deposit or housing needs are below. Charities as well as government agencies in Surrey County will help vulnerable and the homeless obtain a deposit scheme or maybe receive financial aid for paying rent. The goal of the not-for profits is to prevent homelessness and resettle those that need it.

Charitable and government programmes are available across the area, including in the towns of Guildford, Woking, and others. While the funds are limited, many people can get assistance from the rent deposit schemes. Some also focus on rough sleepers, the disabled, elderly, and most vulnerable in the area.

For more information, contact an agency below. If they can’t assist, many offer referrals, including to housing benefits if needed. They will also try to help deal with the cause of the arrears and address employment or other needs.

Find help from deposit schemes and bond guarantees from Surrey area councils

Help will be provided to people with a local connection only, and the applicant will need to participate in an assessment with the Housing Advisor at most the of the council offices. The other eligibility criteria will vary by the district and each area may have their own priorities on who can get assistance from their schemes. In addition to below, find other ways to get help paying arrears on rent.

Mole Valley District Council – They partner with private landlords in Mole Valley area. Homeless prevention is coordinated with people, including their landlords.

The rent bond deposit scheme is for individuals threatened with homelessness, people with disabilities, the mentally ill and currently homeless. For those that need it, clients can get legal aid and support to prevent evictions or mediate a solution with their landlord. The District Council can also offer referrals to furniture programmes, Housing Benefits, and other charities that offer assistance with rent in advance. The application site is at Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ, call 01306 885001, or find details on how to apply for the Mole Valley rent deposit scheme.

Another services provided by the council is the Homechoice Plus scheme. Funds are limtied, and for those that are eligible, their landlord will be given a bond to guarantee the security deposit for the new private sector accomodation. The scheme will also offer the tenant ongoing advice and support. Call the council to find more details on the Homechoice Plus scheme in Mole Valley.

The Local Assistance Scheme from the Surrey County council can sometimes offer help with a rent deposit. Government funds are used to assist residents with a one time crisis, and while the council, working with partners such as Citizens Advice Bureau and local charities, makes this assessment, there may be vouchers for a portion of rent in advance and other moving costs. Read more Surrey Local Assistance Scheme.

A Resettlement Scheme is available for the private housing market and accommodations. Low income families can get a deposit or help with rent in advance. The programme is run by the Runnymead Borough Council and they offer this with landlords in the private sector.

Homes and flats are offered to the vulnerable and homeless, if they are found to be eligible. The landlords will also get a guarantee of the tenants bond. Many other social services are provided, such as fast track of housing benefits, signposting, and referrals. The resettlement team is at Civic Offices, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1AH, telephone 01932 838383. More on deposit help in Runnymead.

Tandridge area has access to the Private Sector Access and Deposit Scheme. For those that qualify, it may also help with rent. It is for the homeless as well as those facing eviction. A bond will be issued for individuals considered to be vulnerable or people that have children as well. They need to be on path to finding a private accommodation and on the way to independent living.

To apply, an interview must be done with the Housing Needs Officer. Proof of earnings and other information is needed. Landlords will be given a bond for the tenants deposit, and other aid and social benefits are offered too. The bond will be used to replace a cash deposit. Note, in most cases the individual needs to pay the rent in advance on their own.

Another focus is on families that may become homeless in the next three months and are receiving other benefits. The post is Council Offices, Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0BT. Main phone number is 01883 722000, or read Tandridge Private Housing deposit Scheme.

Waverley Borough Council – Those with a local connection can apply for the Deposit Guarantee Scheme. The local authority offers bond guarantees for landlords and tenants, can arrange mediation, and other services. Phone the council at 01483 523188 to learn more on the Waverley Bond scheme.

Woking Borough Local Council will try to arrange private accommodations for people facing homelessness and those that are currently without a flat or home to live in. The Private Rented Scheme can arrange for legal support, help find homes and offer applications for housing benefits, certificates for tenancy, and even inspection of properties.

The council will issue a bond to cover the deposit costs. Other advice is also available from the team from the Woking Borough. The address is Gloucester Square, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6YL. Ring the council at 01483 743834 for applications, or learn more on the Woking Private Rented Scheme.

Accommodations as well as not-for-profit rent and deposit schemes

Homeless people as well as those threatened with it can also drop in at a local charity organisation. These groups use donations from the area or central government funding in an effort to resettle individuals on a low income and address any other emergency they have. Many charities in Surrey also have funds for the payment of a rent deposit and provide tenants with other advice.

Elmbridge Rentstart offers programmes for the homeless that are considered to be non-priority. All schemes are for families that reside in the Borough of Elmbridge only. Not only is there a guarantee for the deposit to the landlord, but the tenant will gain ongoing support, including information on rent schemes.

In order to get help, the landlord needs to accept a bond guarantee that is issued by the charity. This will help offset the costs of any rental deposits due. The tenant will also need to agree to save money to pay for the deposit as the programme will only last for about 6 months. Address is Harry Fletcher House, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9RN. Applicants can get more information on the Elmbridge Rentstart bond guarantee for deposits, or the telephone number is 01372 477167.

Leatherhead Start assists those moving from supported housing, the youth under the age of 35, and even ex-offenders or prisoners. Advisers will perform an assessment on the client. After that occurs, they can get help with finding properties in Surrey County. Other assistance is for applying for budgeting loans, guarantees for a bond, and fast track housing for those that need it. New tenants can also get either a scheme or guarantee for their security deposit.

If the prospective tenant needs more time to save money for a deposit payment, Letterhead can place the individual into temporary accommodations. While at the hostel, the individual can participate in job training and budgeting workshops, which will help them on the path to stability. The last step of the process as they leave the hostel is to apply for the Letterhead rental deposit scheme or other benefits. The charity has a main office at 3 Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AT. For more information, the telephone number is 01372 377790.

Reigate and Redhill YMCA runs the Nextstep Rent and Security Deposit Scheme. The homeless and people with an arrears can look into applying for financial help from this charity.

People can be self-referred, or come from Tandridge District Council. A wide variety of housing services are available, including advice on obtaining tenancy or funds for a deposit. Landlords from Surrey County can also look into a bond guarantee for the tenants deposit. Many other schemes are also available for housing and other needs.

The charity also has temporary accommodations on site, which is the Hillbrook House.  Individuals who stay there can get information on housing services and job training in Surrey. There is also help provided for locating rental deposit schemes or other social benefits. For more information, the address is 68 Brighton Road, Redhill, RH1 6QT, 01737 378482. Click more Reigate and Redhill YMCA housing services.

Another place for information on NextStep is the YMCA in Tandridge & Redhill YMCA. They offer a guarantee of up to one month worth of rent cost. Many other services, information, and support is for eligible tenants. Even things such as employment and signposting for jobs or government benefits and social services. Landlords can also get advice. Hillbrook House, 68 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QT, Telephone 01737 378482, or more details on NextStep deposit help.

Rentstart Plus – The not-for profit helps the homeless and those on the verge of it. Other aid is for ex-offenders, rough sleepers, and others in Surrey County with a local connection. Even people with rent or debt in arrears may be found to be eligible.

Partner with a social worker on developing a support plan, applying for rent deposits, and get other support for your tenancy, including legal aid. They will ensure all people access maximization of benefits and get information on the local area. Food, furniture, and other welcome packs are for the new home too. Elmbridge Rentstart is located at Harry Fletcher House, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9RN. Phone is 01372 477167.

Spelthorne Rentstart – The charity organisation focuses on childless couples and singles in the county. Volunteers and staff help people find private accommodation and access schemes for paying the rent. There is aid for people in the Staines area that are working with homeless groups. Mediation, food, job placement, and information on housing and rent schemes are available, as well as social services. Telephone – 01784 446 422.

Stonham – They assist the homeless, low income, and vulnerable in the city of Guildford. Clients can receive housing benefit maximization, referrals to charities, legal information on responsibilities, and assistance with completing applications for rent schemes or other community care grants. 10 Bath Rd, Camberley. For more information on referrals to schemes, call 1276 675197.