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COUNCIL HOUSING UK<\/strong>: The government municipalities build most of the council housing in the United Kingdom and in Ireland.<\/p>\n

It is commonplace to find council housing property built on council estates.<\/p>\n

UK council estates are building complexes which contain many council houses. They usually have other amenities like shops and school facilities<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

The majority of council houses in England and Wales got built from 1919 to 1980. As a rule they all stuck to a rigid design following Local Authority building standards.<\/p>\n

Council housing eligibility in England goes through the Housing Act 1996. The council housing regulations got amended by the Localism Act 2011.<\/p>\n

The latest Act grants the UK government regulatory powers about eligibility for council houses. They can now regulate all council housing allocations for homelessness services in England.<\/p>\n

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Council House Rules Guide<\/h2>\n

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Apply for a Community Alarm<\/h3>\n

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Community Alarms<\/h5>\n

Some councils in England and Wales provide community alarm services. So, if you apply for a community alarm<\/a> in your own home it can help to support independent living.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Council Property Repairs<\/h5>\n

You can use this link to request a repair to a council property<\/a>. The council Right to Repair scheme means they have to fix urgent or hazardous problems within a certain period.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Note<\/strong>: You may be able to make an insurance claim against the council<\/a> (e.g. for damage caused to your home by contractors working on their behalf).<\/p>\n

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Apply for a Council Home<\/p>\n

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Council Housing Application<\/h4>\n

You must apply to the council housing department to get a council house or flat<\/a>. The guide also explains about council housing waiting lists and the types of tenancies available.<\/p>\n

Swap Your Council Home<\/h4>\n

You must follow set rules to swap your council home<\/a> with another tenant. Your landlord can help if you are a housing association tenant who wants to swap homes.<\/p>\n

Under 18-Year Olds<\/h4>\n

People who are under 18 have rights to social housing for young adults<\/a>. As a rule, all 16 and 17 year olds will get placed as a priority on the waiting list for council housing.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Use the government website when you apply to rent a council garage<\/a> from local authorities. But, in many cases there will be a waiting list for renting council garages.<\/p>\n

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Apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant<\/h2>\n

Some local authorities offer the Disabled Facilities Grant<\/a> in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Apply for a disabled facilities grant with your local council<\/a> to make your home suitable for a disabled person.<\/p>\n

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Apply for Sheltered Housing<\/h2>\n

You can apply for sheltered or supported housing<\/a> through your local council. Most sheltered housing gets built for disabled persons, the elderly, or those who are most vulnerable.<\/p>\n

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Housing Benefit<\/h2>\n

You could get Housing Benefit<\/a> to help you pay your rent if you are receiving a low income. You can apply for Housing Benefit through your local council to help pay your rent.<\/p>\n

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Right to Buy Your Council Home<\/h2>\n

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You may have the right to buy your council home<\/a> in England. In most cases, your local council will help you through the application process.<\/p>\n

Right to Acquire Scheme<\/h4>\n

Information in this help guide explains the eligibility criteria, how to buy your housing association home<\/a> (using form RTA1), and how much discount you can get.<\/p>\n

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Social Housing<\/h2>\n

The information in the help guide explains the different types of tenancy agreements, how to apply for a housing association home<\/a>, and how to make a complaint.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: You can read more information about how to swap your council or housing association home<\/a> (e.g. via a ‘mutual exchange’) on the GOV.UK website.<\/p>\n

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Council Housing Rules and Regulations in England and Wales<\/strong>
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