Housing

We are the main providers of housing for people who are assessed as being in need of housing and who cannot afford it from their own resources. Houses are allocated to applicants in order of priority, taking all circumstances into account.

Accommodation may be provided through a range of options including social and affordable housing, Traveller specific accommodation, the Rental Accommodation Scheme, Long Term Leasing as well as assisting in the delivery of voluntary housing and homeless accommodation. We also manage a housing stock of more than 1200 homes providing maintenance, estate management and support services. Houses are allocated to applicants in order of priority, taking all circumstances into account.

Application Forms

Download Housing application forms.

Apply for Housing - Options

Accommodation may be provided through a range of options including social & affordable housing, Traveller specific accommodation, RAS.

Existing Council Tenants

Housing Rent, Housing Maintenance, Buying My Home, Transfers, Housing Extensions

Housing Grants

Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People, Mobility Aids Housing Grant

Other Services

Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), Voluntary Housing Bodies, NPPR, Local Property Tax

Policy and Strategy

A number of policy and strategy documents have been developed outlining the councils objectives in the housing area.

Promoting Home Ownership

We may be able to provide loans to tenants or others in need of housing to purchase their own home or to improve their current one.

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