Information for landlords about incentives available for housing Ukrainian refugees

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/homes-for-ukraine-information-for-landlords/

Last updated: 06/03/2026 08:16:01

Cornwall Council's Revolving Loan Fund supports the development of new affordable housing by organisations that are community-led and have housing charitable purposes or are a Community Land Trust (CLTs).The fund is open for bids from qualifying organisations....Loans can support the development of all types of affordable housing including:Shared ownershipAffordable and social rentIntermediate saleApplicants need to demonstrate that they have a fully funded proposal....This must be supported by a comprehensive business case which provides evidence of how the scheme will be funded in the long term (such as a mortgage in principle).Key FeaturesLoans are for the construction of new affordable housing.Eligible costs can include purchase of land, buildings, construction and conversion of a building (where this will result in the provision of new affordable housing).Site acquisition costs must form part of a fully funded scheme.Loans of between £75,000 and £1.5m per scheme for terms of up to 18 months.Loans are to be repaid within 12 months of completion of the scheme.Interest will be charged at Cornwall Council’s standard loan rate.In addition, an arrangement fee to cover administration and legal costs will be charged.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/community-led-affordable-housing-revolving-loan-fund/

Last updated: 21/09/2026 14:51:31

What we will do If you are eligible for our service, we will:  assess your housing circumstances investigate your circumstances to find out how we can help you deal sensitively with your situation We will ask you to provide: ID for your household contact details of the person asking you to leave (if relevant)....Creating a personal housing plan We will make a ‘personal housing plan’ which will agree: what we can do to help you what you can do to help yourself The plan might include things like: helping you work out what rent you can afford help with rent in advance and deposit visiting letting agents Keeping in contact Please make sure that you keep in touch with us about any changes....If you have any questions about this please email us on TARent@cornwall.gov.uk If you are still homeless after 56 days We will make a decision on your homelessness application.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/what-to-expect-when-you-ask-for-homeless-assistance/

Last updated: 22/02/2024 16:45:13

Responding to planning applications guide note You may want to make changes to your neighbourhood plan from housing needs challenges and development boundaries to site allocations. ...There is significant change proposed to the planning system, including housing numbers and a need for us to produce a new Local Plan. ...Waiting until we know the impacts of those changes will ensure that any work that goes into your new plan from allocations to policies will be up-to-date and robust.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/make-the-neighbourhood-plan-adoption-monitoring-and-management/

Last updated: 24/06/2025 10:26:08

Community-led groups aiming to develop affordable housing in their parish can now access Early Stage Feasibility Bridging Funding.This funding provides revenue support for the crucial early stages of your housing scheme.It acts as bridging funding, which is repaid once your project is confirmed as deliverable.For example;when it secures planning permission and long-term finance is in placeor a partner organisation has entered into a contract to deliver the homesThis is a fantastic opportunity for local groups committed to creating affordable homes that reflect the needs of their community.  ...What the Fund CoversThe funding can be used to support a wide range of early-stage costs, including:initial start-up expenses Feasibility studies Site surveys Design and architectural work Costs leading up to your planning applicationThere are 3 Stages of funding which appropriately constituted groups can apply for to develop their Community-led affordable housing proposal.The maximum amount of grant available through the Early Stage Feasibility Fund per site is £40,000.Groups can apply for funding under all 3 Stages or just one of the Stages.Stage 1 - Direct Support Grant (up to £2k*)The Direct Support Grant is available for groups that are exploring the possibility of starting a Community-Led Housing (CLH) organisation.It can be used to cover a variety of cost including: membership to national CLH support organisationspublic consultationpublicity leafletmedia advertsWebsite developmentStage 2 - Business Development Grant (up to £10k*)The Business Development Grant is available to groups...that have assessed the need of a CLH organisation and found it to be viable.This grant is used to assist Community Led Housing Groups to understand the: process of becoming an incorporated organisationresponsibilities upon themto undertake some early feasibility workIt is often during this period that organisations need guidance and support to deal with the many issues that arise.Without this early support, groups can dwindle and fall away. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/community-led-housing-early-stage-feasibility-bridging-fund/

Last updated: 04/08/2026 11:49:58

This includes: providing deposits and rent in advance if the tenant cannot afford it carrying out affordability assessments and tenancy check-ins giving landlord incentive grants Our guide to renting in the private sector includes information on: working out how much rent you can afford maximising your income credit checks how to search for a home Download our Housing Advice Brochure in English Download our Housing Advice Brochure in Ukrainian Tenant CVs The rental market is very competitive, so it can help to create a Tenant CV.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/housing-for-ukrainians/

Last updated: 11/03/2026 08:59:30

What is Supported Housing?...Who is Supported Housing For?...Visit Adult Social Care page More about Supported Housing In Supported Housing, people live in purpose-built flats, houses or bungalows, or rooms in a shared house.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/supported-housing/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56

The Housing Decarbonisation programme and strategy will add to and expand this work....Over 90% of Cornish housing needs improvement if we are to meet our carbon neutral ambition....Our housing is not as energy efficient when compared to those in the Southwest and across the UK.The Council, working with communities want to create a carbon neutral Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/housing-decarbonisation-programme/

Last updated: 18/06/2026 10:46:09

If you’re self-employed and are able to claim housing benefit rather than housing costs via Universal Credit, we need to look at: your total weekly income your expenses from your self-employment any capital you have We need to know your total weekly self-employed income and expenses so that we can work out your net profit for Housing Benefit purposes.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/self-employed/

Last updated: 08/11/2023 11:56:39

When a developer gets planning permission in Cornwall, they are often required to provide affordable housing for sale....The original developer will be obligated to sell a certain number of homes on their development at a discount to people with a local connection who are in housing need. ...In general, most schemes have the same eligibility criteria, as follows your household earns £80,000 a year or less you have a local connection to the parish or town where the property is you can’t otherwise afford to purchase an open market home suitable to meet your needs in your area You are a first-time buyer (you are a first-time buyer if you haven’t owned a home before) or You used to own a home, but can't afford to buy one now In some cases existing home owners will be considered if they are in housing need.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/discounted-sale/

Last updated: 05/02/2025 12:54:45