Useful housing links
- I need a home.
- Homeless or at risk of losing your home.
- Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (GOV.UK).
- Are you at risk of domestic violence?
- Repair and maintenance of rented homes.
- Adapting or improving homes.
- Rights and responsibilities of private tenants.
- Bailiff powers when they visit your home (GOV.UK).
- Information for private landlords.
- Tips for a warmer healthier home.
Advice for anyone over 60 years old
This free service and you do not have to be a Together Housing tenant.
We can help you:
- To develop your independence.
- To get shopping.
- To get mobility equipment.
- To read and reply to letters.
- With rent, benefits or debt advice.
- To get a cleaner or a gardener.
- With a referral for a package of care.
- Refer for support with your well-being.
- With support to move into a new property.
Contact
- Email: calderdalesh@togetherhousing.co.uk.
- Phone: 0300 330 5528 (use option 1 for Calderdale).
Rent
- Can I get Housing Benefit to help with my rent? Complete this form to find out if you can get Housing Benefit.
- Housing costs and Universal Credit (GOV.UK). Find out how much you can get towards housing costs if you qualify for Universal Credit and how to claim. This is called your housing payment. If you are already get Universal Credit, apply for housing payments in your online account.
- If you are behind with your rent, contact your landlord as soon as possible.
- Help with rent arrears and problems with paying your rent. Help from the Government's MoneyHelper service.
- Homeless or at risk. This information will help you if you believe you are at risk of losing your home.
- If you need more help, visit: Calderdale Citizens Advice (CAB).
Council Tax
- Claim a Council Tax Reduction.
- Check for Discounts and Exemptions.
- What happens if I do not pay?
Furniture and electrical goods
Charities that offer these at lower prices:
- Green Home. For details, please visit: Green Home Halifax (Facebook).
- Project Colt (at Elland). For new and pre-owned goods. For more details, please visit: Project Colt shop.
Beds and basics only
- Zarach. A charity that partners schools to give 'Every Head a Bed'. It delivers beds and basics to children in poverty. Your school can refer you. For more details, please visit: Zarach.