Topic

Council housing

  • Topic

    Council rent

    See our rent resources for council tenants, including ways to pay your rent, what our average weekly rents are for different home types, and how to end your council tenancy.

    Pages in council rent

    • Guide
      Learn about council rent, including weekly rent charges. Our tenants pay a weekly rent charge which is based on the type of property, the number of bedrooms and the heating system.
    • Payment to the council
      You can choose how to pay your council rent and when you will make your payments.
    • Guide
      Tell us if you're having problems paying your council rent. We can provide you with advice and support about benefits and other help which may be available.
    See all pages in council rent
  • Topic

    Repairs and maintenance

    If you're a council tenant, find out how to get repairs and maintenance support for your home.

    Pages in repairs and maintenance

    See all pages in repairs and maintenance
  • Service request
    Council homes have more affordable rents and more secure tenancies than many private rentals. Learn how you can apply for one.
  • Service request
    If you or someone you live with has difficulty getting in and out of your home, it may be possible to adapt your house to make it more suitable for your needs.
  • Manual
    You'll get a New Tenant Pack when you sign-up for a new council home with us. It has two booklets: a tenant information pack and a repairs handbook.
  • Service request
    If you're a council tenant, you could swap your home with another Scottish Secure tenant. This is called a 'mutual exchange'.
  • Focus area
    We're carrying out condition surveys at our council houses to inform future housing investments and to report on the condition of our houses to the Scottish Housing Regulator.