Applying to the council's Housing Register

Other housing options

There are a range of housing options available to residents in addition to Council and housing association homes.

This includes:

  • renting a home in the private rented sector
  • other housing pathways, including permanent social housing, through partner organisations
  • below-market rent (sometimes called intermediate rent), especially if you are a key worker
  • low-cost home ownership, such as shared ownership
  • moving to areas of the country where local council and housing association homes are more available
  • making changes or improvements to your current home. For example, if a family member is struggling because of their health conditions, you may be given equipment or adaptations that will help them – please speak to our colleagues in Adult Social Care.

If you are a council or housing association tenant, completing a mutual exchange or swapping your home with another council or housing association tenant. 

Further information about these housing options can be found here: Help with housing, homelessness and finding a new home.
 

Last updated: 1 August 2024