Housing
Regulatory Notice (Social Housing)
Regulatory findings following the Council's self-referral to the Regulator in August 2022.
Annual housing report 2022/23
Statistical data on the housing department's activities in 2022/23.
Housing benefit and financial support
Details on discretionary housing payments, housing benefits and Universal Credit.
I need somewhere to live
Information on homelessness and affordable housing, plus support finding private rented accommodation.
Affordable home ownership
Details of affordable home ownership products and available properties are shown here.
Affordable housing
Affordable housing can be described in many different ways, these pages are to help understanding of this tenure.
Community housing fund
Community grant to set up community-led housing organisations to develop housing for the local community.
Council Tax support
Information on Council Tax support, discounts and benefits.
Council tenants
Includes tenancy agreements, paying your rent, debt advice and property management.
Empty homes
Ideas and assistance to empty home owners to help bring empty properties back into use.
Gypsy and traveller site
Great Yarmouth Borough Council owns one traveller site.
Mutual Exchange
Mutual Exchange is a service that secure tenants in social housing can use to find a home that better suits their needs.
Housing fraud
Housing fraud is a crime. How to spot housing fraud. If you suspect someone of housing fraud you should contact us and give us as many details as you can.
Immigration application: housing inspection
In support of your application for UK entry clearance, it is necessary for Great Yarmouth Borough Council to have proof of ownership of the property.
Independent living
Help for older and vulnerable people with sheltered accommodation, disabled grant facilities, and Community Alarms.
Leaseholders
A leasehold property is a flat or maisonette which has been originally purchased via the Right to Buy scheme while Great Yarmouth Borough Council retains the freehold.
Private rented housing advice
Includes advice on dealing with problems with your accommodation, eviction, the deposit rental scheme, homes in multiple occupation and safety standards for private rented housing.
Renting a Council garage
We have a number of Council garages available for let across the Borough. Find out how to apply for a council garage, rental costs, what to do if a council garage needs repair and how to end your tenancy agreement
Self-build and custom housebuilding
Self-build and custom housebuilding register for those wanting to register their interest in a self-build housing project
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