The Housing Needs section within Charnwood Borough Council, manages the housing register as part of a full housing advice service. As well as providing advice and assistance on your current housing circumstances they can assist you with applying for social housing and low cost home ownership.

Through the Housing Register the Council assesses the housing needs of applicants and is then able to allocate to Council Owned properties managed by Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing as well as nominate to a number of housing associations with homes across the borough.

Whilst assessing your application, Housing Officers will identify any other advice or services that may be able to assist you with your housing situation and make you aware of these.

If you are homeless the Housing Needs section may also be able to assist you in finding temporary accommodation.

To find out more information on the housing options available to you please use the link below to access Charnwood Borough Council’s website

Independent Living

Would you like:

• Security of living in a complex covered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year;
• Independent living, but companionship and social activities if you want them;
• A visiting warden who can help you if required;
• Access to beautiful gardens without having to maintain them;
• Reduced heating bills and less cleaning!

If the answer is yes and you are over 60 years old, then why not consider one of our 15 sheltered schemes around the borough.

If you are over 50 but not quite ready for scheme living, there are also flats in the borough specifically designated for the over 50’s.

We also have an assisted transfer scheme whereby we offer a financial incentive – up to £2,000 for tenants who transfer from family accommodation to smaller, more manageable or suitable accommodation. If you are interested in this scheme please contact the tenancy services team on 01509 634666.

For more information about individual schemes or housing in Charnwood generally please contact Housing Needs on 01509 634567.