For guidance and information
You may be able to get further assistance from these local services:
You may be able to join the Housing Register and bid to secure suitable accommodation within the district.
There is a quick online form available on the Kent Homechoice website which will check if you are eligible for housing and if you qualify to join the Housing Register. You can then decide if you want to proceed to a full housing application form which will take you in the region of 1 hour to complete. Click or tap below to start.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Ramsgate
38 Plains of Waterloo
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 8HX
Telephone number: 01843 225 973
Drop in sessions are Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Margate
2nd Floor, Mill Lane House
Margate
Kent
CT9 1LB
Telephone number: 01843 225 973
Drop in sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Email:
enquiries@thanetcitizensadvice.org.uk
Website:
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Shelter
Shelter are the housing and homeless charity and give practical housing advice and support online, in person and by phone. Their expert advisors are free, confidential and available 365 days a year.
Telephone number: 0808 800 4444
Website: https://england.shelter.org.uk
Private Renting
This is likely to be the quickest solution to any housing situation and our housing advisors are available to offer help and advice to assist you with this. If you would like more information please go to www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/get-housing-advice
We have also developed a calculator to help you to review your budget and manage your finances better. The calculator also checks for additional benefit entitlements to maximise income and reviews the affordability of alternative properties. You can access the tool here: