Moving to York

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 can find your nearest services, including doctors and dentists, on the NHS website.

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551550

Email: ycc@york.gov.uk