If you are thinking of moving to York, there are a range of housing options to consider:
- buying a property - you can find estate agents in the area on the National Association of Estate Agents website. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has information on mortgages and you can find out about average property prices on the Land Registry website. You can also find out about planning and building control in York
- buying or renting affordable housing - affordable housing covers a range of different options for people who can't afford to get on the property ladder. Find out more about current affordable housing developments in York
- private renting - if you are considering renting from a private landlord, the government has published a checklist for renting which sets out your rights and responsibilities
- council homes - find out how to apply for a council home in York. If you want to swap your council home with a York council home tenant, you should register with HomeSwapper
Following your move to York
You must:
- let us know you've moved house - contact us as soon as possible so we can recalculate your bill and send you a revised account within 10 working days. If you are moving into a newly built property we will be unable to send you a bill until the Valuation Officer decides which band your property falls into. However, to help you plan your household expenses, we will provide you with a provisional bill in the meantime. Find out more about council tax and let us know that you are moving to York
- register to vote - join the electoral register to be able to vote in York
You may also be interested in:
- waste and recycling - find out when your rubbish is collected and where you can recycle
- concessionary travel – get discounts on bus travel
- residents parking - priority parking and discounts for residents
- schools - find out about schools in York, including OFSTED reports
- jobs - find jobs with the council
- YorkCards - gives you membership to York's libraries and discounts on leisure facilities
- Yortime website - find out about community groups and events in York
Registering with NHS services
You can find your nearest services, including doctors and dentists, on the NHS website.