Housing Advice

Housing Aid

The Springs Advice Centre provides advice and advocacy on housing, debt, benefits, dealing with tenancy problems, disrepair, harassment and unlawful eviction, mortgage and rent arrears, dealing with debt and entitlement to benefits. Click here for more information.

The online Citizens Advice Bureau service provides independent advice on your rights, including housing benefits, tenancy agreements and finding accommodation. Click here for more information.

If you are having problems paying your rent Wakefield and District Housing may be able to help. Click here for more information.

Mortgage Assistance

The Mortgage Assistance Loan Scheme helps local residents who are struggling with mortgage payments. The programme is specifically aimed at homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes through repossession. Click here for more information.

Housing Benefit

Individuals on a low income and living in private or public rented accommodation may be eligible for Housing Benefit to help fund their housing costs.  Click here for more information.

Council Tax Benefit

If you are on low income or are finding it hard to pay your council tax, you might be able to get help to pay part or all of it through Council Tax Benefit. Click here for more information.

Homelessness

The Homeless Unit provides advice, assistance and support to prevent homelessness. If you have nowhere that it is reasonable for you to stay the Homeless Unit will consider your circumstances. Click here for more information.

Shelter provides information on avoiding homelessness and getting the right help. Click here for more information. 

Repossession and Eviction

Find out what your lender must do before taking action to repossess your home as well as advice on ho to you’re your home. Click here for more information.

If you are living in residential property the law protects you against harassment and illegal eviction. Click here for more information.

The Housing Possession Court Duty scheme can help you access quality legal advice and may provide you with free, on-the-day advice and representation. Click here for more information.