Cheshire West and Chester Council, GB addresses homelessness through ForHousing empty homes scheme

Cheshire West and Chester Council, GB ForHousing Empty Homes

In Progress

The council and partner organization ForHousing seek 25 apartments for the scheme. Participating landlords receive a fee from the council in exchange for renting empty units to homeless residents. ForHousing provides building inspections, maintenance, and tenant services that typically incur costs for landlords. Council leaders are hoping to build on this program with 4,000 empty homes in the area potential lifelines for those facing housing insecurity.

Homelessness Affordable Housing Business Engagement Outbreak / COVID

Cheshire West and Chester Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom

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Cheshire West and Chester

Newsworthy

Attractive financial offer for owners of empty flats and homes | Your West Cheshire

Your West Cheshire Community messaging system by Neighbourhood Alert. Phone, text and email messaging for Police, Neighbourhood Watch and community groups

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