Council housing and housing association

Services

  • Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.

  • Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list

  • How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council

  • Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.

  • How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire

Guidance and regulation

News and communications

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases