Housing

Information and advice on how you can prevent homelessness and eviction including finding a home, how the waiting list works (Gateway to Homechoice),

Plus more information for home owners and tenants including our landlord information pack and our tenant information pack.

Gateway to Homechoice is available to provide help if you are looking for social housing in Babergh, Braintree, Colchester, Ipswich, Maldon, Mid Suffolk or Suffolk Coastal and Waveney areas.

You can also read more about your options and your first steps towards finding a home.

More about private sector housing including information for landlords, information for tenants and owner occupiers

Plus information about the loans and grants available including Disabled Facilities Grants.

Affordable homes are built for people who are unable to afford to rent or buy property available on the open market.

For more information see the Affordable Housing - Facts, Figures and Myths Guide.

Get help with paying your rent and council tax including how to claim, use our online benefits calculator, our "One Hour" benefits service, discretionary housing payments, Local Housing Allowance and what to do if you suspect benefit fraud.