Exceptional Housing Support application

This form should be filled in to support those in financial hardship with rent arrears, or those experiencing financial hardship relating to household costs.

To be eligible you must be:
  • over the age of 16 and be responsible for paying household bills
  • a resident of the New Forest district
  • have insufficient resources to meet your immediate short term needs
Funding is extremely limited and awards will only be made in exceptional circumstances. As we are aiming to support as many households as possible, we will be prioritising those that have not previously received an award. The funding cannot be used for mortgage payments, ongoing rent payments or to clear debts.

To complete this form you will need:-
  • your National Insurance Number
  • your bank account details, and a recent bank statement for the account you want any support funding paid into (this must include transactions, account name, account number and sort code)
  • details of your household income, for example Universal Credit, wages
  • details of your household expenditure
  • evidence of your rent and rent arrears from your landlord (any successful payment must be passed to your landlord)
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If you are having difficulty filling in this form, or need assistance in applying, please call us on 01590 646121 between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday.