Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB AFEO program matches ex-offenders to rental properties

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB AFEO Rental Match

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The Accommodation for Ex-Offender (AFEO) initiative recruits private-sector landlords for reliable housing options. Participating landlords receive cash incentives, rental bonds, and legal protection worth up to £50,000 per property. Applicants exiting incarceration work with the council when applying for benefits, budgeting for monthly costs, and furnishing their apartments. The initial goal for AFEO was 15 rental units for ex-offenders in its first year.

Health & Human Services Affordable Housing Criminal Justice System

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

Metropolitan council in England

United Kingdom

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New housing scheme for ex-offenders is inspiring hope for the future - Gateshead Council

Working in partnership with the Probation Service and local private landlords, our Accommodation for Ex-Offenders (AFEO) partnership has played a vital role in helping tenants into private rented accommodation, develop new skills, and enjoy a fresh start in life.

Project Succeeded

Borough officials received an additional two years of Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities funding after 14 units were secured in AFEO's first year.

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