Homelessness Prevention Fund
The scheme, funded through a grant from
Central Government will provide interest free loans to households
who through no fault of their own are struggling to pay their
mortgage or rent.
Who Can Apply?
The following households are eligible to
apply:-
- If you live within the South Staffordshire
area AND,
- Are threatened with homelessness due to rent
or mortgage arrears which have accrued due to a loss of income
AND
- You are prepared to act on money or debt
advice that has led to the mortgage or rent arrears accruing in the
first place, or to ensure that repayments are more affordable
following intervention of an advisor.
However loans will be used to support those
households who genuinely cannot pay as distinct from those who
choose not to pay.
How Do I Apply?
In the first instance you will need to see a
member of the Council’s Housing Options Team. They will
assess your case and agree with you the appropriate action for your
individual circumstances.
To arrange an appointment, or for further
information, contact the team on:
Tel: 01902
696504 E mail: homes@sstaffs.gov.uk
Other Useful Contacts
National Debtline – free service to help deal
with debt problems
Tel: 0808 808 4000
External Link: http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/
Citizen’s Advice Bureau –
helps to deal with legal, money and welfare benefit issues.
Tel: 0870 220 0608
External Link: http://www.adviceguide.co.uk/
Shelter – offers independent
help with housing and welfare benefits
Tel:: 0808 800 444
External Link: www.shelter.org.uk/adviceonline
Job Centre Plus – External
Link:site gives information and advice on making claim and the help
for which you may be eligible.
Tel:: 0800 055 6688
External Link: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/
Pension Credit – for
information and advice
Tel: 0800 99 1234
External Link: http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/
Working Tax Credit and Child Tax
Credit – information and advice.
Tel: 0845 300 3900
External Link: www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits
Payplan – gives advice on
your debts
Tel: 0800 917 7823
External Link: http://www.payplan.com/
Community Legal Advice –
Provides legal advice
Tel: 0845 435 4345
External Link: www.clsdirect.org.uk
Contact
Housing Operations
Telephone: (01902) 696507 / 696509
Email: homes@sstaffs.gov.uk