Warwickshire rent and deposit schemes

Individuals that are local to Warwickshire County and that can’t come up with the funds for a deposit payment can turn to their Borough Council for help. Most of the housing authorities administer some type of scheme or provide a bond guarantee to the low income and homeless. Another solution is to receive help from a charity organisation, as these groups are also committed to helping the homeless.

The eligibility criteria will vary by Borough, as some, such as Nuneaton, will only help the homeless or people in priority need of housing. Other organisations, such as North Warwickshire, will provide rental deposit help to a wide range of people from the area. A priority is usually for residents with a one time crisis that do not have a past history of being a problem tenant or homelessness.

People with special needs, such as individuals with a physical disability, substance misusers, or mentally ill also have schemes available for their deposit needs. It will normally also be combined with health care and many forms of counseling.

Borough and local deposit schemes

North Warwickshire Borough Council provides both a bond guarantee and other forms of assistance from their rent deposit scheme, including landlord and tenant mediation and applications to housing benefits. The funds are for families over the age of 18 or singles over the age of 25, and they also need to be connected to North Warwickshire.

The housing team from the council will also provide practical support and ongoing advice to clients that receive help from the deposit schemes. The aim is to prevent any future housing problems between the tenant and landlord, and to keep the family in the home. The address is The Council House South Street, Atherstonem, Warwickshirem, CV9 1DE. Call 01827 719314, or read more on deposit guarantee in North Warwickshire.

The Nuneaton and Bedworth Bond Assistance Scheme is for individuals that receive a housing benefits or people on a low income. The council will guarantee a deposit, or rent in advance payment, of up to £500, and this is used in lieu of cash if the landlord agrees to establish a tenancy agreement with the applicant.

Tenants need to repay the Nuneaton and Bedworth council, as the bond will only last for up to 12 months. All tenancy agreements and properties need to be inspected by the housing team from the council before the family can move into the home. Other services include the creation of a budget, savings plan, and advice from the council on income maximisation and addressing debt arrears. Referrals are needed, or call the housing options team at Coton road, Nuneaton, CV11 5AA. Call 024 7637 6406, or find more details on bond assistance from Nuneaton and Bedworth Council.

Stratford-upon-Avon District provides assistance to the homeless or people that need to resettle in the Warwickshire area. The Rent Express Scheme is the main resource, and using central government funding, the council can help fast track Housing Benefits, provide guarantees on deposits, and provide ongoing tenancy support. Additional financial aid may be for the rent in advance payment, and the Stratford-upon-Avon also partners with charities in the county on other programmes. Call the council at 01789 260 844, or read more Stratford-upon-Avon District Rent Express Scheme.

Information on housing services, including help for rent, from charities in Warwickshire

The Salvation Army in Warwickshire provides the Way Ahead Project, which is a drop in and advice centre for the homeless and families on a low income or in rent arrears. They also have services for people with mental health challenges. The project will address housing needs and provide free food parcels. Clients can receive referrals to deposit schemes, emergency shelters, and even job training programmes. The main office is at 1A Chapel Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1EJ. Call 01926 883613, or find more housing and shelter from the Salvation Army in Warwickshire.

A charity partners with the Rugby Council. Applicants will go through an assessment process, and based on the results, individuals may be placed into temporary accommodation or be referred to the council for the deposit scheme. There is help for those in priority need, the homeless, and older people in the Rugby Borough, and call the charity at 01788 53353. Or find more details on the Rugby bond assistance scheme.