Housing for Ukrainian nationals in the UK
Information and support for housing and accommodation for displaced people from Ukraine in the UK.
Accommodation for displaced people from Ukraine in the UK
- You can contact the local authority where you are living regarding accommodation and specialist needs. You can also visit the website Housing Rights Information - Help for Ukrainian refugees (housing-rights.info) for further information on housing and homelessness assistance.
- Read the government guidance on Renting private accommodation: Homes for Ukraine and Continuing to live with your host or rematching: Homes for Ukraine.
- 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.
- You can check the rules about bringing family members from Ukraine to the UK on the Citizens Advice website. Citizens Advice is a charity providing free, impartial and confidential advice on a range of topics, including housing and immigration.
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Homes for Ukraine visa holders – Council Tax discount in England
If you relocate from sponsored accommodation to privately rented housing or a home of your own, you will be responsible for paying Council Tax. Should 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 bill.
It is important to note that once you transition to a Ukraine Permission Extension visa, the council tax discount will no longer be applicable.
For more details and possible support options, please refer to: Renting private accommodation: Homes for Ukraine
If you are at risk of homelessness, you should contact your local council as soon as possible. They will advise you about what help you are entitled to.
You can find more information about homelessness.
You can also contact British Red Cross Refugee Support in your area.
Launch of the Refugee Rent Deposit Scheme
The Refugee Rent Deposit Partnership is aimed at supporting refugees to have equal access to the UK private rented sector. The project aims to support at least 135 refugee households, primarily focusing on London, Manchester, and Nottinghamshire.
This programme is open to all households with refugee backgrounds, with just under one-third of the available resources specifically allocated for people displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. Beam Up Ltd (Beam) will oversee implementation, ensuring effective support for eligible applicants and sustainable housing solutions.
For enquiries about the Refugee Rent Deposit Partnership, please email referrals@beam.org or go to www.beam.org.
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