Housing Support and Advice

Homelessness Support
Support if you're at risk of becoming homeless and need housing assistance
Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)
Short-term financial assistance and help with housing costs
The First Step, Next Step Scheme (Equity Loan)
An equity loan deposit scheme for first time buyers
Apply for a First Step, Next Step Loan (Equity Loan)
An equity loan deposit scheme for first time buyers
Apply for the Council Tax Reduction Exceptional Hardship Fund
Apply to the Exceptional Hardship Fund if you believe that you (or a member of your family) will suffer exceptional hardship if you do not receive assistance
Housing Options for Single People
Help and advice for single people aged 18 and over
Rent in Advance and Rent Deposits
Help with money required up-front to move into a rented property
Rough Sleeping
West Berkshire Council is committed to preventing and ending rough sleeping in the area.
Registering for a Housing Association Home (Homechoice)
Applying for a home from Homechoice