Housing

Adapting homes

If you have a disability and your home causes you problems, it may be possible to reduce these by altering or adapting your home to help you live life as fully and independently as possible

Affordable housing

The council works in partnership with private developers and housing associations to provide affordable homes to buy in York. The homes range from one bed apartments to three bed houses.

Council housing

How to apply for a council house in York, and advice for current tenants

Homelessness

Advice and information on preventing homelessness, and how we can help if you lose your home

Houses in multiple occupation

Information for landlords including the licensing of houses in multiple occupation, landlord grants and the landlord's code of best practice

Housing advice

Includes information on moving house and resolving disputes with neighbours

Housing finance

Includes paying your rent, benefits and grants

Housing plans and strategies

The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, the Housing strategy and the older people housing strategy

Improvements and repairs

What to do if repairs or improvement works are needed to your home

Land and premises

Commercial property, local land charges and street naming

Private housing

Information about affordable housing, empty properties, houseboats and local land charges search

Resident and tenant involvement

Affordable housing, residents' associations and tenant participation

Right to buy

Right to Buy (RTB) means you may be entitled to buy your council home at a discount to the full market value. Your discount is based on the number of years you have spent as a public sector tenant

Supported and sheltered housing

Sheltered housing and council housing adaptations