Alternatives to Social Housing

Social housing is in short supply and the type of property you can have is restricted so you may find it difficult to find what you are looking for.

You may therefore want to consider alternatives such as renting from a private landlord or help to buy schemes such as shared ownership. Please use the links below to find out more about these options.

• Renting in the private sector
• Help to Buy

Need Housing Advice?

Our Housing Choices Team offers free specialist advice and assistance on housing matters to anybody in North West Leicestershire who needs it. We can offer advice to all types of householders, including people who own their own home. Find out more about Housing Advice 

At risk of homelessness?

If you think you may be at risk of homelessness then you should contact the Housing Choices Team on freephone 0800 9520079 or drop into the Council Offices during office hours to see the Housing Advisor on duty. Find out more about homelessness.