Landlord Incentive Scheme update
October 17, 2025 Head of Housing and Planning (Officer) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to incentivise households in temporary accommodation to find their own private rental housing, the Landlord Incentive Policy was updated to include a one-off payment of up to £500 for those who secure suitable and affordable accommodation.
Full council record
Decision
Reviewed and updated the Landlord Incentive Policy. This now includes a one off payment of up to £500 to households in temporary accommodation who secure their own suitable and affordable private rental sector housing.
Reasons for the decision
Review of existing policy and include provision to incentivise households in temporary accommodation to secure their own accommodation, decreasing the amount of time they are in temporary accommodation and ensuring they have more choice over their home.
Alternative options considered
Leave Landlord Incentive Policy as it is and do not include payments to incentivise households to secure their own accommodation.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 17 Oct 2025 |