Issue details
Homefinder Policy Update 2023
The Homefinder scheme provides financial
assistance to prevent and relieve homelessness. The scheme awards
interest free loans and grants to help with rents and deposits for
households seeking to access or maintain private rented housing.
The scheme is administered with a partner organisation, The Great
Western Credit Union.
The policy has been updated to allow for the increased costs and
demands to access private rented housing. It is also now offers
assistance to Ukrainian Households seeking private rented housing
and assistance to applicants in social housing looking to downsize,
freeing up larger accommodation for homeless families.
The policy contributes to the reduction in the use of temporary
accommodation by preventing households become homeless.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/08/2023
Decision due: 20 Jul 2023 by Director of Regeneration & Housing
Contact: Michael Chedzoy, Housing Services Manager 01225 477940 Email: mike_chedzoy@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477940.
Decisions
- 09/08/2023 - Homefinder Policy Update 2023
Background papers
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