Private housing
There are a number of ways in which we can help homeowners improve the condition of their homes including an advice and assistance service. There are also loans and grants available in certain circumstances to help with the cost of improving your home
Contact us
- Telephone: 0151 356 6489
- Email: privatehousing@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- Office: Ellesmere Port Council Offices
Help to stay in your home
The Private Sector Housing Home Assistance Policy sets out the types of financial help available to owners to improve property condition, or to provide adaptations for people with disabilities. It includes information on eligibility criteria, procedures and conditions of assistance.
- Download: Home Assistance Policy (PDF, 2.4MB)
- Download: Private housing sector headline Report (PDF, 175KB)
Loans and grants
- Decent Homes Loans (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Disabled Facilities Grants (PDF, 908 KB)
- Empty Home Grant (PDF (450 KB)
- Conversion Grant (PDF (513 KB)
- Warm Front Plus Grant (PDF, 772 KBb)
- Home Safety Grant (PDF, 532 KB)
The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities to consider housing conditions in their areas and to take action as appropriate.
Private rented sector and student housing study
The study examines the problems in the sector, its relationship to the social rented sector and its contribution to housing provision in the local housing market.
A separate study into Student Housing provides an understanding of the scale and spatial characteristics of the student housing market in Chester, the current issues and likely future trends.
- Download: Headline report (PDF, 500KB)
- Download: Student housing report (PDF, 1MB)
- Download: Full report (PDF, 4MB)
For further information:
Charging policy
The council's charges for Private Sector Housing activities increased from 1 August 2011 in order to cover administration costs. Contact the team to find out more.
To find out how the council aims to drive up the standard of private rented accommodation see: