Housing
This section provides advice for tenants in private rented accommodation and information for landlords.
Warrington Housing Strategy 2008-2013.
Benefits
Information about housing benefits and how to claim
Your accounts ...online ...anytime
Council housing
Information on the council's review of the management and funding of housing stock
Information on the ongoing process of transferring the council's housing stock to Golden Gates Housing
Housing associations and co-ops
'Your Home, Your Views' newsletters
Private housing
Information on the Affordable Warmth Strategy and how we are tackling fuel poverty.
Information on Warrington's Housing Renewals Policy, this supports new ways to fund repair and improvements to the homes of low income/vulnerable homeowners/tenants.
Disabled Facilities Grants are available to adapt dwellings to enable disabled occupants to get into and around their property safely, to allow them access to suitable toilet and bathing facilities and to provide access to living and sleeping accommodation.
Ten no cost/ low cost tips
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy
Information on fuel poverty and grants available to tackle fuel poverty.
Grant Applications by Landlords
Information for landlords on how to apply for Renovation and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) grants.
Information and advice on how you can make your home more energy efficient
A brief guide to maintenance checks that may help to keep your home in good repair
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Information and guidance for Houses in Multiple Occupation
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Management Regulations 1990
Guidance for tenants and landlords of shared houses or bed-sits.
Information on the Housing Act 2004
The following page will provide you with information about the strategic housing service in Warrington
Information on the Private Rented Sector Accreditation Scheme and how to apply.
Landlord Forum and Self Regulation
Information on the Landlord Forum, self regulation and Accreditation Schemes.
Advice for landlords and tenants on the safe letting of properties
Information on the Lifetime Homes Standards which aims to make homes suitable for people at all stages of their lives.
Advice and information about moving home
Information on how the private sector housing service has performed and what to do if you are unhappy with the service you have received from them.
Information on how your home can affect your health and steps you can take to improve your home
Private Housing Stock Condition Survey
Private Sector Housing Stock Condition Survey final report.
A guide to the services offered by Private Sector Housing, these include Disabled Facilities Grants, financial assistance to owners of poor quality housing, renewal areas, private rented sector and domestic energy efficiency advice.
Information on areas of poor housing and the work the Council is doing to improve these areas.
Renewals Assistance for Landlords
Information on the different types of Renewals Assistance available to landlords and who to contact if you have an enquiry.
Information and guidelines on renting out your own home
How to contact us if you are experiencing problems with your housing conditions.
Standards adopted for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Guidance on the standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Student Landlord Accreditation Scheme
Guidance for landlords on the Student Landlord Accreditation Scheme and how to apply.
How we can help if you are a tenant experiencing problems with your housing conditions or landlord.
Information on the Vacant Homes Strategy ![]()
Information on Warm Front grants, who they are for and how to apply for them
Warrington Watt Watchers is a free presentation on energy efficiency supporting the National Curriculum at KS2 and KS3.

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