Housing Advice and Support

Free, confidential housing advice for residents and landlords

Our website provides helpful information about a variety of common issues, including:

For further advice, please contact our housing team using our online form.

Housing options available for Fenland residents

We offer advice across a variety of areas, including:

Finding private rented accommodation
Our rent deposit scheme, which can provide financial support for private rented properties
Paying for housing with benefits
House shares and lodging
Applying for social housing
Affordable home ownership

Visit our Housing Options page for more information.

Homelessness

If you think there is a possibility you may be made homeless, please see the information is available on our Homelessness page. Anyone threatened with homelessness is entitled to free legal advice via the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS).

You may also wish to find a legal aid adviser or family mediator.

Help for vulnerable groups

Support is available to those in specific circumstances:

Evictions

The Government has given advice for those facing eviction from either Private Rental properties or Council and Housing Association properties.

Repairing and furnishing your home

We offer guidance on arranging repairs in a rented property and furnishing a new home.

Support to stay living independently

Outreach support is offered to people needing help to stay living independently in their homes. Advice can also be offered about finding suitable accommodation, home security and improving wellbeing. Anybody can apply.

To find out more, call 'People Potential Possibilities' on 0115 850 8190 or visit their website.

Agencies offering free money and debt advice

Free information and money advice is available from organisations such as Making Money Count and Rural Cambs Citizen Advice Bureau. Our Cost of Living Support page gives information on reducing living costs and the local support available.

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