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Broxtowe Borough Council

Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment (Broxtowe)

Short-term help from Broxtowe Borough Council, from 1 April 2026, for residents on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit with the housing element who need extra help with rent, a rent deposit or rent in advance, or moving costs while they make longer-term arrangements. Funded by the government's Crisis and Resilience Fund. An award cannot exceed the eligible rent used to calculate Housing Benefit or the Universal Credit housing costs element, and payments generally go to the landlord.

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You could get
Amount not specified
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Broxtowe residents receiving Housing Benefit, or Universal Credit with the housing element, who need short-term additional help with housing costs
  • For rent in advance or a deposit you must already receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (including housing costs) for your current home, and the payment must be approved before you sign the tenancy or move
  • If unsure whether you qualify, you can apply and the council will assess it

What it funds

  • Reductions in Housing Benefit or Universal Credit
  • Rent deposits or rent in advance (applications must be made before signing a tenancy and moving in)
  • Moving costs (applications must be made before moving)

What it will not fund

  • Service charges not covered by Housing Benefit or Universal Credit
  • Rent increases due to outstanding rent arrears
  • Certain sanctions and reductions in benefit
  • Shortfalls in Housing Benefit/Universal Credit Housing Element caused by recovery of overpayments

How to apply

  1. Download and complete the application form (PDF or Word)
  2. Return it to the Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, with the evidence it asks for
  3. The council writes to you with its decision and reasons

you can ask for a review in writing within one month of the decision letter. Customer Services or Citizens Advice can help with the form.

Have ready

  • Tenancy agreement confirming the rent, if you rent from a housing association or private landlord
  • Confirmation of the rent in advance or deposit amount needed, if applying for that
  • Three moving cost quotes dated within the last month, if applying for moving costs
  • Confirmation of rent arrears dated within the last month
  • Notice to quit, if you have been served one
  • Evidence of all savings and investments, or a recent bank statement showing you have none
  • Confirmation of debts and childcare costs, dated within the last month
  • Landlord's or letting agent's bank details

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