To apply for the scheme, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Contact us
To book an appointment with the Homelessness Prevention Team, please call 01865 249811 and select option 3 for Housing Needs.
For more information about our housing advice services, please visit our Seek homelessness advice page.
Step 2: Prepare for your appointment
You will need to provide identification, three months of bank statements, and proof of income such as Universal Credit and/or payslips for yourself and your partner if you are a couple.
For more information about preparing for your appointment, please visit our Preparing for your appointment page.
Step 3: Appointment and assessment
During your appointment, you will be assessed by the Homelessness Prevention Team.
If suitable for the scheme, your Homeless Prevention Officer will complete a referral to the PRS (Private Rented Sector) Procurement and Placement Team.
Our PRS (Private Rented Sector) Procurement and Placement Team will then confirm suitability.
If accepted onto the scheme, you will be advised to find suitable accommodation - see our Advice when requesting a viewing of private rented accommodation page.
