Social housing supports provided by local authorities to those in need of accommodation include local authority tenancies, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS).

Local authorities provide and facilitate affordable housing in a number of ways including affordable purchase schemes, cost rental accommodation and home loans.

Local authorities can provide grants to help with the cost of repairs and improvements to private homes in certain circumstances.

Information on repairs and maintenance, tenant purchase and transfers.

What to do if you are at risk of homelessness and the services and supports available.

Local authority Traveller-specific accommodation and other supports for the Traveller community.

Local authorities inspect private rental accommodation to ensure it meets standards.

If you have property suitable for social housing, you may be able to sell or lease it to your local authority.

Local authorities support government to tackle vacancy and bring homes back into use through a number of schemes.

Local authorities develop, deliver, and upgrade social and affordable housing in a number of ways.