Service Description: To register for social housing on the Isle of Wight. The register is administered by the council and covers all the housing associations based upon the Isle of Wight. Housing associations are 'Registered Social Landlords' and not private landlords. All social housing properties advertised on the Island Homefinder Scheme are housing assocation properties as there is no council housing on the Isle of Wight.
Also known as:- Allocations (Housing), Choice Based Lettings, HomeFinder Scheme, Housing List, Housing options, Housing Register, Housing Services
Answer: The Rent deposit scheme is not available to everyone. It is there to assist those who have exhausted other ways to finance a deposit, who are threatened with homelessness and who would be considered to be in priority need under current homeless legislation. You will need to complete an initial enquiry form by contacting (01983) 823040 and an Options Advisor will call you back.