Your housing options
Based on your situation, we have provided some advice below for you to look at to help you with your housing needs:
You’re likely to find a privately rented property quicker than one from the Council.
Assistance with renting
You may get help towards your rent and contributions towards a rental deposit if you are on a low income.
There are benefits calculators which you can use to check what benefits you would be entitled to.
The BBC’s ‘Where can I afford to live?‘ can help you work out how much rent you can expect to pay in different parts of the country.
Finding private rented accommodation:
This is housing that is owned and managed by a council or housing association. Social Housing is provided to eligible households who have a housing need.
If you want to rent social housing in Kent
Kent Homechoice is the choice-based lettings service for all social housing in Kent. There is a high demand for social housing and those who have the highest housing need have the best chance of getting a home this way. The Kent Homechoice Scheme introduction tells you all you need to know about how Kent Homechoice works. You will need to register and be eligible to take part.
If you need help deciding what’s best for you, you can create an account and complete a pre assessment questionnaire with Kent Homechoice, which will provide you with links to pages on the website which will provide you with advice and guidance based on your own situation.
This is where two or more people live in a property together, with each person having their own bedroom. Living with another person is usually cheaper than renting on your own as the costs are shared.
There are various websites, a good place to start may be link to spareroom.co.uk, Gumtree, Rightmove or looking in local papers.
The link to the kenthomechoice webpage will provide you with links to the latest help and guidance around affordable home ownership.
Supported housing is accommodation with support to enable people who may find it hard coping on their own to live as independently as possible in the community.
Supported housing is provided in specific schemes where people can stay for a short time or much longer.
Support is given by on-site staff. The support offered does not usually include personal care, such as bathing and dressing.
Kent County Council Social Services may be able to help you with supported housing.
If you are living in the Medway area Medway Social Care and Health may be able to assist you.
You may find the links to the following information useful depending upon your personal circumstances.
You may find the links to the following information useful depending on your situation.
Please select a local authority for further guidance and information: