Your home (Care Leavers)

What you can get

100% Council Tax discount (you won’t pay council tax).

Who can get it

Care Leavers living in Peterborough, up to age 25.

How to apply

Your Personal Advisor, Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer or the Leaving Care Team can apply for you. We can also support you to apply directly.

• Your Personal Advisor (PA) will collect some key details from you and submit a claim form to the Council Tax team on your behalf.
• Make sure to provide any information about other discounts or exemptions you may be entitled to.

What you can get

Deposit and first month's rent if you're moving into your first independent home.

Who can get it

Care Leavers aged 17 to 25 moving into their first fully independent home.

How decisions are made

We will check the tenancy is affordable and suitable to you.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer or contact the Leaving Care Team.

What you can get

In some cases, Peterborough City Council may act as your rent guarantor.

Who can get it

 Care Leavers moving into a permanent home, where a landlord requires a guarantor.

How decisions are made

On a case-by-case basis, including an affordability check.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker or Independent Reviewing Officer.

On your move-in day, your Personal Advisor can do a walkthrough with you of your new home. For example, checking meters, recording any damage, and helping you understand what to do next.

What you can get

Up to £50 towards an essential food shop when you move into your first independent home (or university accommodation).

Who can get it

Care Leavers aged 17 to 25.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker or Independent Reviewing Officer.

If you need bags or a suitcase to move your belongings, speak to your Personal Advisor to see what is available.

What you can get

We will pay for your first TV licence for one year if you move into your first home and you're aged 17 to 25.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker or Independent Reviewing Officer.

What you can get

Up to £150 towards transport costs when moving into your first home between the ages of 17 to 25.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker or Independent Reviewing Officer.

What you can get

Up to £3,000 to help you set up your first home if you're aged between 17 and 25.

How it works

You can usually use this for essential items for your home. Your Personal Advisor will explain what we can cover and what we need from you. For example, quotes or receipts.

How to apply

Speak to your Personal Advisor, Social Worker or Independent Reviewing Officer.