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Helping people in need of housing afford to move into rented accommodation
The Lord Mayor’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Who can apply for Deposit Guarantee Scheme?
Anyone who is:• Aged 18 or over in housing need.• Homeless or threatened with being homeless within 2 months
and your personalised housing plan says seek a PRS home.• Receiving benefits, on a low income, or who has no savings or
other source of financial assistance.• Having a local connection with Oxford as defined by
the Allocation policy. This maybe waived in exceptional circumstances.
• Able to prove to the Lord Mayor’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme Officer that they can sustain a tenancy in the Private Rented Sector.
• If you are not eligible for the scheme and want to challenge the decision you may appeal to the Private Rented Team Manager in writing.
Building a world-class city for everyone
New tenants are encouraged to open a savings account with government scheme https://www.gov.uk/get-help-savings-low-income or a credit Union so that over time you can save enough to cover the tenancy deposit yourself, for this property or another one if you want to move. You can telephone Oxford Credit Union on 01865 777757 for more information.
Customer services centresApply for Housing Benefit and council tax reduction online at www.oxford.gov.uk (see Benefits eClaim User Guide) or contact us on 01865 249811
St Aldate’s Customer Service Centre109–113 St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DS
Contact Housing Needs St Aldate’s Chambers109-113 St Aldate’sOxford OX1 1DST 01865 249811 and follow the options for ‘housing needs’[email protected]
Advice CentresAgnes Smith Advice CentreBlackbird LeysT 01865 770206Barton Information CentreT 01865 744152Citizens Advice Bureau95/96 St Aldate’s, OxfordT 08445 [email protected] Hill and Donnington Advice CentreT 01865 438634Useful websites Universal Credit applications www.gov.uk/universal-creditCouncil services and advice www.oxford.gov.ukAdvice www.shelternet.org.ukLetting agents and propertieswww.rightmove.co.ukwww.dailyinfo.co.uk
Moving on and saving for your next deposit
Contact details and further infomation
www.oxford.gov.uk • 01865 249811 • [email protected] • 01865 249811 • [email protected]
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The Scheme aims to help people who are in need of housing and on a low income afford to move into private rented accommodation.
The Scheme does this by issuing a Deposit Guarantee Bond or cash upto six weeks rent to a landlord as a guarantee to cover rent arrears or damage caused by the tenants to the property. This means that potential tenants on a low income do not have to raise a sum of money for the deposit in addition to the rent.
The tenant may be liable for any costs not covered by the deposit, or liable to the Council for any claims made against the deposit.
If you find a place outside the city a three month county bus pass and a days van hire may be paid.
What is the Lord Mayor’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme?
To apply for the scheme go through the steps outlined below:• Contact the scheme to confirm eligibility details and book an
appointment, by post The Lord Mayor’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme, St Aldate’s Chambers, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DS, by telephone on 01865 249811 or email [email protected]
• Complete the attached application form, also found online then attend an initial interview and provide required documentation.
• If accepted on to the scheme, find suitable accommodation eg. web portals daily info or spare room.
• Complete the Local Housing Allowance / Universal Credit application and sign the Tenancy Agreement.
• Move in!DO NOT move in to the property before you have the full agreement of the scheme. If you do move in to the property before getting the full agreement of the scheme you will not be given financial help. For example an undeclared shared accomodation (HMO).
How do I join the scheme?
You must tell us if you are moving out. We may visit the property to make sure there are no missing or damaged items or outstanding rent arrears.The Deposit Guarantee Scheme does not find accommodation for anyone and it is strongly recommended that you read the how to rent guides on www.gov.ukA privacy notice can be found on www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20141/dataBy applying you give consent to share information to progress application protection.
Important notes on the scheme
www.oxford.gov.uk • 01865 249811 • [email protected] • 01865 249811 • [email protected]
Deposit Guarantee Scheme application form
Title Name
Address
Telephone
Date of Birth
NI Number
Address Time period Accommodation type
Please list your full address for the last 3 years
Applicant details
What is your source of income? Amount Period
Why do you need new accomodation?
Do you have other means of raising a deposit? Yes No
Do you have support needs or issues that may affect your tenancy? Yes No
Do you have a support worker? Yes No
Have you ever been in rent arrears? Yes No
Have you ever been housed by Local Authority or Housing Association? Yes No
Do you have any criminal convictions? Yes No
Have you applied or been on this Deposit Guarantee Scheme before? Yes No
Have you found accommodation? Yes No
Are you related to the landlord and/or any Oxford City Council staff? Yes No
If you answered YES to any of the above please give further details, also use this area to give any further additional information you feel is relevant (continue on seperate sheet if required).
Signature Date
Detach application form
, fill in and send to The Lord Mayor’s D
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Oxford City Council are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all people irrespective of sex, age, race, or disability.
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