With broad ranging housing responsibilities and duties to assess and meet community housing needs, district councils formulate and adopt comprehensive Housing Strategies and planning policies associated with the delivery of affordable housing.

What is your housing enquiry?

• 1. Do you need to know about accommodation in our area?

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

• 2. Do you need to make an application for housing?

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

• 3. Are you looking to own your home?

  Information on initiatives and schemes for buying a home.

• 4. Are you a tenant needing advice?

  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.

• 5. Are you a landlord needing advice?

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

• 6. Are you homeless or at risk of losing your home?

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

• 7. Do you need support to stay in your own home or to move to something more suitable?

  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.

• 8. Do you need a grant or loan to adapt or improve your home or make it more energy efficient?

  All councils in Dorset offer grants and loans to assist homeowners, landlords and tenants to improve, adapt or repair their homes.

• 9. Do you need advice on Housing Benefits?

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

• 10. Do you need further information on housing strategies or local housing data?

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