Council housing

Leeds City Council owns and manages approximately 55,000 rented homes across Leeds.

If you are an existing council tenant you can visit Council housing - information for tenants where you will find information on:

repairs
rent and money
your tenancy and how to manage it on-line
how to report problems
how to find a different council or housing association home
getting involved in your community
renting a garage
buying your council home
How to contact the council

You can find information on your local Housing Office and useful contact information at Housing Office contact details

You can check if you are eligible, find out how to apply and search for available council and housing association homes online.

Find out if you are eligible for council housing.

If you have purchased your council house you can find information on your rights and responsibilities, repairs and services charges at Leeds City Council leaseholders

If you’re having problems keeping up with your rent payments contact our housing team. They will discuss payment plans with you, and help you find other support if you need it.

If you already receive Housing Benefit or the housing part of Universal Credit, you may be able to apply for a one-off payment to help with your rent or housing costs.

Last updated: 29/01/2025

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