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The Housing Role
Welcome to South Northamptonshire Council’s Housing web pages. Here you can find information about the various housing related services that we offer.
Since 17 March 2008, we no longer provide council homes for people. This is done by the new housing association, South Northants Homes, who own and maintain the homes.
For more information about the transfer of council homes, repairs and maintenance and other tenancy matters, please visit the South Northants Homes website at http://www.southnorthantshomes.co.uk/
South Northants Homes can also be contacted at:
South Northants Homes
Wood Burcote House
Burcote Road
Towcester
NN12 6AE
Telephone: 08454 606888
As a Council, we still have strategic responsibility for housing. This means we still deal with homelessness prevention for those who are homeless or potentially homeless, by offering housing advice and assistance. We also manage the housing register ( the waiting list for social housing). We are also involved in producing and delivering the objectives of the housing strategy for South Northamptonshire. Part of this involves assessing the housing needs of the District and enabling provision of new affordable housing. We do this in partnership with Parish Councils, Housing Associations (RSLs) and the private sector to provide a stock of houses that meet the needs of our community.
Should you wish to speak to a member of staff regarding homelessness, the housing register or new affordable housing, please contact 01327 322067.
You can also view the latest edition of Housing 4 U, the newsletter for housing register applicants.
Information and Advice
We are also responsible for making sure that private sector housing is maintained to a reasonable standard. The private sector housing team can offer help and advice on maintaining your home as well as providing some financial assistance. Grants for adapting homes for the disabled are also available.
Advice on a range of issues for landlords and people who are privately renting their own home is also available.
Information is also available about how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home which will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your energy bills.
We also offer information and advice on householders responsibilities in respect of drains and sewers.
For more information about help available to homeowners and landlords contact pshousing@southnorthants.gov.uk