Housing for Ukrainian nationals in the UK
Information and support for housing and accommodation for displaced people from Ukraine in the UK.
On this page you can find information for the following (click to jump to the section):
Homes for Ukraine scheme
The Homes for Ukraine scheme allows Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who were residents in Ukraine before 1 January 2022 to apply to come to the UK and stay with a UK-based sponsor.
Find out more information about Homes for Ukraine on our page about Visas for Ukrainian nationals.
Who to contact about housing:
- You can contact the local authority where you are living regarding accommodation and specialist needs.
- Visit the website Housing Rights Information for further information on housing and homelessness assistance.
- There are many Ukrainian organisations and charities in the UK which offer practical advice and support to displaced people from Ukraine in the UK, including the Association of Ukrainians of Great Britain and Opora.
- Citizens Advice is a charity providing free, impartial and confidential advice on a range of topics, including housing and immigration.
Guides on private renting:
Help with homelessness
If you have nowhere to live, or are at risk of losing your home, you should contact your local council as soon as possible. They will advise you about what help you are entitled to. You can also find help from the following websites:
Homes for Ukraine visa holders – Council Tax discount in England
If you move from sponsored accommodation to privately rented housing or your own home, you will need to pay Council Tax. If you and everyone else in your household have visas under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, you may be entitled to 50% of the total Council Tax.
However, once you transition to a Ukraine Permission Extension visa, you will no longer be eligible for the discount.
You can also contact British Red Cross Refugee Support in your area.
Refugee Rent Deposit Scheme
The Refugee Rent Deposit Partnership supports refugees to get access to the UK private rented sector.
This programme is open to all households with refugee backgrounds. Beam Up Ltd (Beam) will oversee the programme.
For enquiries about the Refugee Rent Deposit Partnership, please email referrals@beam.org or go to www.beam.org.
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