Help with a rent deposit

We may also be able to help you with a rent deposit or rent in advance through a discretionary housing payment. We may also be able to help you with removal costs - find out more.

If you are not eligible for a discretionary housing payment, we may be able to help you secure a homelessness prevention loan, which are provided by Fusion Credit Union. These can be used for a deposit, rent in advance or moving costs. 

Fusion Credit Union has been operating in Lichfield since 2005 and is a not-for-profit financial co-operative that pool members' savings to make low-cost loans to other members. It costs just £2 to become a member of Fusion Credit Union. 

If you need to access a low cost loan to support you moving into a new home, please contact our housing options team at housingoptions@lichfielddc.gov.uk or speak to your case worker.