Homeowners

Mortgage rescue scheme

If you are worried about or struggling with your mortgage payments you should contact your lender to discuss options in the first instance.

If you are at risk of losing your home you might be able to get help through the government-sponsored mortgage rescue scheme.

Find out more on the Communities and Local Government mortgage rescue scheme page or on the National Homelessness Advice Service website.

The Directgov website also has information on buying, selling and renting a home.

You can also find out more by emailing our Housing Options team or telephoning 01622 602440.

Grants For Properties

The Council has adopted a new policy for the way in which it can award financial assistance to improve the condition of houses in the private sector.

The details of Housing Assistance have been developed by Maidstone Borough Council to meet local needs.

Housing Assistance is a practical way for the Council to help as many local people as a possible to improve, repair and maintain their homes in good condition so that everyone has a warm, comfortable and secure home to live in.

The policy sets out the types of assistance that is now available to owner occupiers, landlords and tenants. All grant assistance offered by the Council is subject to the availability of resources.