We run the general rent deposit scheme on behalf of Bournemouth Borough Council.

The scheme provides an interest free loan that can be used as the deposit for private rented accommodation.  Loan repayments are calculated on a case-by-case basis and will depend on your income and outgoings. 

To be eligible you must be based in Bournemouth – and applications must be made via Bournemouth Borough Council.  To find out if you are eligible and to make an application, contact the Housing Solutions Team at Bournemouth Council on 01202 451451.  For more information about the scheme, contact BCHA on 01202 410500 or send us an email.

We also run the Supporting People (SP) Move-on Rent Deposit Scheme, which was set up in November 2007.  It is funded by Supporting People and provides interest free loans to residents moving on from supported accommodation to private rented accommodation.  For further information about the scheme, contact BCHA on 01202 410500 or send us an email.

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