Funding to pay deposits for new homes and mediate with landlords

Funding to pay deposits for new homes and mediate with landlords

10:22 AM, 23rd December 2022, About A year ago 1

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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has today (23rd Dec) announced a £654 million funding package to be shared with all councils in England from the Homelessness Prevention Grant to provide support for those who need it the most in their local areas over the next 2 years.

The money will be used to provide temporary accommodation for families, help individuals at risk of becoming homeless pay deposits for new homes and mediate with landlords to avoid evictions.

£24 million of the funding will help councils support homeless domestic abuse victims, ensuring no one has to stay with their abuser for fear of not having a roof over their head.

Today’s funding follows a £50 million top-up to the grant for this year, announced last month, and forms part of the government’s wider £2 billion package of support to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping, outlined earlier this year.

Councils have a statutory duty to ensure no family is left without a roof over their heads and today’s funding announcement will help them to carry out this duty.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said: “The government is determined to end rough sleeping and tackle homelessness because for too many people, the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a warm and safe environment is beyond reach.

“We know that words alone are not enough. That is why government is investing £2 billion over the next 3 years to give some of the most vulnerable people a roof over their heads, along with targeted support to rebuild their lives.

“Today’s announcement will provide vital support to families who are at risk of rough sleeping, including by providing temporary accommodation and helping with deposits.”

Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Felicity Buchan, said: “Everyone should have a safe and secure home. This government is determined to prevent homelessness and to get vulnerable families and individuals the support they need.

“Whether it’s emergency housing, support to pay a deposit, or mediation to prevent eviction, today’s package will provide help to those who need it the most at the discretion of those who know them best.”


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Mick Roberts

8:17 AM, 24th December 2022, About A year ago

They wun't need all this funding if they stopped bashing Landlords & reducing supply & driving rents up.
Receive with one hand & pay out much more on the other.

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