Housing and homelessness

If a housing issue arises, there is support available – whether you’re renting, struggling with mortgage payments or need somewhere to live. 

If you need urgent help with housing, visit “I need support now”.

National and countywide support and advice

• Warwickshire County Council housing support including housing advice services, homelessness, and other resources
• Housing info from Citizens Advice
• Advice and support from Shelter
• Information about Council Tax including bands, who has to pay and local council links
• Support and advice for those experiencing domestic abuse from Talk2Someone

Homelessness support

• Homelessness advice from Shelter
• Homelessness support and places to stay in Warwickshire for over-25s from P3
• Helping Hands Community Project and Leamington Homeless Outreach

District and Borough homelessness support:

• North Warwickshire Borough Council - Homelessness advice
• Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council - Homelessness
• Rugby Borough Council - Homelessness
• Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Homelessness
• Warwick District Council - Homelessness

Help paying your rent and council tax

If you are unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits, you may be eligible for benefits to help you pay your rent and/or council tax. Housing Benefit was replaced by Universal Credit in 2018, unless you are state pension age or living in supported, sheltered or temporary accommodation.

• Universal Credit, a national benefit payment to help with your living costs

For Council Tax Reduction, Housing Benefit and Discretionary Housing Payments, you will need to contact your local council:

• North Warwickshire Borough Council
• Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
• Rugby Borough Council
• Stratford on Avon District Council
• Warwick District Council

If struggling to pay your bills is affecting your mental health, then visit Wellbeing For Warwickshire for advice and support.