Housing

BCP Council – Housing

BCP Council provides an umbrella for a variety of Housing related issues including homeless prevention, council tax assistance and renting issues.

Telephone: 01202 123147 (Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4.30pm)

For more information, go to: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/housing

 

Let’s Talk Renting

This is a BCP Council project, administered by Citizens Advice BCP which offers clients assistance with renting issues.

Telephone: 01202 985104 (Monday to Friday 10am-4pm)

Email: letstalkrenting@citizensadvicebcp.org.uk

 

Shelter

Shelter is a national charity offering advice or support to Anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness and anyone with a housing related problem.

Telephone: 0344 515 1400 (Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm). There is a crisis line number 0808 800 4444 that is open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm

For more information, go to: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

 

Useful Links

Housing Advice & Support: Get housing advice | BCP

Citizens Advice – Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI):
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/support-for-mortgage-interest-smi/

Dorset Reclaim – Low-Cost Furniture:
http://dorsetreclaim.org.uk/