Housing assistance policy

Loan payments will be paid in accordance with the conditions detailed in any agreement with the Council and any loan provider.

The following conditions apply to ALL applications for assistance under this policy. The assistance will only be paid if:

• Other sources of funding have been fully investigated, such as by Government funded schemes.
• The housing assistance works are completed within twelve months from the date of approval or such further period extended as agreed by the Council following notification in writing.
• The works are carried out in accordance with such specifications as the Council determines.
• The contractor, on whose estimate the assistance was based, unless the Council agrees otherwise in writing, carries out the associated works
• The works are executed to the satisfaction of the Council.
• The Council is provided with an acceptable invoice, demand or receipt for payment of works and any other professional fees and other charges. An invoice, demand or receipt from the applicant or a member of their family is not acceptable.