Housing

To apply for Housing Association accommodation you need to be on the housing register in the council area where you want to live.

Information about the types of housing currently available, including supported accommodation.

Information on initiatives and schemes for buying a home.

We work closely with tenants to provide advice on housing standards, tenancy issues and general enquiries in relation to accommodation. Whether you are a Housing Association tenant or a tenant of a private landlord we offer a range of support services to help you.

We work closely with landlords to provide advice on housing standards, tenancy issues and general queries in relation to private rented accommodation.

Help is available to all residents in Dorset to make their homes as energy efficient as possible. This can range from practical, independent advice, to financial assistance in the form of grants or loans. An energy efficient home is a warmer home that is also cheaper to heat.

Information regarding how we can help you if you are homeless or at risk of losing your home.

Councils in Dorset offer a variety of grants and loans that may assist homeowners, landlords and tenants to improve, adapt or repair their homes.

The majority of us wish to remain in our own homes and we can offer a range of practical help and advice to help this to happen. Alternatively we can also offer help to look at your housing options and where appropriate assist you move to a home that is more suitable.

With broad ranging housing responsibilities and duties to assess and meet community housing needs, district councils formulate and adopt comprehensive Housing Strategies.

Check your eligibility and information about how to make a claim online.