If you live apart from the other parent, you may be entitled to support towards your housing costs and other types of financial help.
Help with deposits and rent in advance
If you are moving into private accommodation, you will normally have to pay a refundable deposit and some rent in advance.
Your local council’s housing department may be able to help with these payments. Your local Housing Aid Centre or Citizens Advice office can put you in touch with any local charities that may be able help.
Help with mortgage interest and other housing costs
If you own a home and qualify for Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, then you may be entitled to money to help pay interest on your mortgage or any loans you took out to pay for certain repairs and improvements.
Other help
If you are on a low income or on benefits, you may qualify for a:
- Community Care Grant
- Budgeting Loan
- Crisis Loan.
Contact the Social Fund at your local Jobcentre Plus office for more information on these.
You may also qualify for a grant towards home repairs or adaptations. Contact your local council’s housing department for more information on repair or improvement grants and disabled facilities grants.
See our Benefits section for information on other benefits you might be able to get.
