Get Support: Housing
Can I get my own accommodation from the council?
Social housing in the UK is in very short supply, particularly for larger households, and particularly in Elmbridge as it is an expensive area and there is a great shortage of housing. There are very long waiting lists for social housing.
If you are in danger of homelessness and are in a priority group where the council has a duty to help you then they may be able to support you with emergency accommodation, but this might be in a bed and breakfast and might be outside of Elmbridge. You can find out more information including how to apply for social housing on the council’s website here Elmbridge Borough Council - Housing.
If you are in danger of homelessness and are in a priority group where the council has a duty to help you then they may be able to support you with emergency accommodation, but this might be in a bed and breakfast and might be outside of Elmbridge. You can find out more information including how to apply for social housing on the council’s website here Elmbridge Borough Council - Housing.
How do I get my own accommodation?
Whether you have children or not, your Universal Credit benefit can include rental help also known as Housing Benefit. The Housing benefit was increased in Elmbridge April 2024. You can check out the local housing allowance here .
Can look at general websites like rightmove for a property to rent. If you can show that you are employed, then your chances are much higher, and depending on your circumstances your benefit cap (max limit) might be removed. Finding housing can be very hard, but don't loose hope, there are some landlords who are willing to rent out to people with low income.
Our charity doesn't offer property search service but if you are homeless or vulnerably housed, Rentstart.org, is a local charity, and has a very useful guide to renting privately on low incomes. Many younger single English people, or couples, combine with friends to rent accommodation. Rentstart can occasionally help with families with children as well though mostly they tend to deal with those without children who aren't as high priority for the council as those with children. Phone line (you will require an English speaking person, as no foreign language translators) 01372 477167 based in Walton town centre.
See also these useful guides for Ukrainians on how to rent property in the UK, in Ukrainian and Russian.
Can look at general websites like rightmove for a property to rent. If you can show that you are employed, then your chances are much higher, and depending on your circumstances your benefit cap (max limit) might be removed. Finding housing can be very hard, but don't loose hope, there are some landlords who are willing to rent out to people with low income.
Our charity doesn't offer property search service but if you are homeless or vulnerably housed, Rentstart.org, is a local charity, and has a very useful guide to renting privately on low incomes. Many younger single English people, or couples, combine with friends to rent accommodation. Rentstart can occasionally help with families with children as well though mostly they tend to deal with those without children who aren't as high priority for the council as those with children. Phone line (you will require an English speaking person, as no foreign language translators) 01372 477167 based in Walton town centre.
See also these useful guides for Ukrainians on how to rent property in the UK, in Ukrainian and Russian.
How can I change my host?
Elmbridge CAN and Elmbridge council are working together to help ensure that re-matches can be arranged where there is a priority need for this, for example if there is a medical need or if there is an irreversible breakdown in relationships. Please speak to one of us in the first instance about this. There may be ways that we can help you resolve differences with our original host family.