If you are single and on benefit or low income, then your options may be limited. Due to the current housing shortage, there has been a severe decline in the availability of privately rented accommodation for people on benefit or low income.
As there is less privately rented accommodation, it has become increasingly expensive. Rents are high and large deposits sometimes prevent people on benefit and low income accessing this type of accommodation. However, it is usually regarded as the only option for most single people.
How to find accommodation
Your can find out information about accommodation through:
If you are a single person you may be able to find accommodation in a hostel. Please call the Housing Team, for a hostel list, on: 0118 974 6752 / 974 6754.
Type of accommodation
Advice about renting
See our housing advice leaflet for tips and advice about privately renting.
Useful contacts:
Housing Advice and Homelessness - Tel: 0118 974 6752 / 974 6754
Housing Benefit - Tel: 0118 974 6622
Benefits Agency - Reading - Tel: 0118 952 4400
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