Thank you for offering your home or property as a safe place for a Ukrainian person or family. It is a reminder of the extraordinary generosity of our residents.
Your Homes for Ukraine scheme application
After you have registered with the Government to become a host, your details will be shared with Kent County Council (KCC) who are co-ordinating the scheme in Kent.
KCC will carry out background and in-person checks on you and your family, including a DBS check on every adult who lives in your home.
We will inspect your property on behalf of KCC to ensure it is clean, warm, safe and in a reasonable state. We will contact you to arrange a convenient time within 10 days of being notified by KCC. Our visit should last about an hour and you will be informed of any issues you need to address within 48 hours.
Once the background and home checks are complete and your guest have move in, you will get a £350 thank you payment from KCC, plus an additional top-up payment depending on how many guests you have staying with you.
| Number of Ukrainian guests | Thank you payment | Top-up payment | Total monthly payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | £350 | £50 | £400 |
| 2 guests | £350 | £150 | £500 |
| 3 guests | £350 | £250 | £600 |
| 4 guests | £350 | £350 | £700 |
| 5 guests | £350 | £450 | £800 |
| 6 guests | £350 | £550 | £900 |
| 7 or more guests | £350 | £650 | £1,000 |
KCC will also provide each Ukrainian refugee with a one-off £200 payment.
Clarion Housing is providing support to Ukrainian refugees and their hosts. They will visit you a few days after your guests have arrived to make sure everything is running smoothly. They will also offer further support should you need it.
Work, benefits and services for Ukrainian nationals
Ukrainian nationals arriving under the scheme will be able to:
- Live and work in the UK for up to three years
- Access healthcare, benefits, employment support, education and English language tuition
Hosts will need to help their guests to settle in and this includes registering for benefits and services.
Benefits and Council Tax
If you take part in the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the current Government guidance is your benefit entitlements remain unchanged.
If you receive single person discount on your Council Tax, this remains unchanged too.
Further information
KCC homes for Ukraine - support for hosts page
Red Cross coping with the Ukraine crisis & support for those suffering trauma
Local support groups
Care For Our Community Ukraine (Facebook page)