Eligibility
The information below provides an overview of the qualification criteria which must be met to join the scheme.
- You will need to have a local connection to the scheme area.
- Any 16 or 17 year olds who want to join the scheme must have a “trustee” (someone who is responsible for them). There is an exemption to this rule for young people leaving the care of the Local Authority.
- People who owe rent on a former property, may not be able to join the scheme. This is where you owe more than one month’s rent or other charges. If you have agreed a repayment plan, then you may be allowed to join the scheme. You must have been paying this for 3 months and must continue to pay these repayments.
- Anyone who owns a house may not be able to join the scheme.
- If you have savings of more than £16,000 then you may not be able to join the scheme.
- There are some criteria for unacceptable behaviour and breaking tenancy terms.