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Housing
Affordable housing guidance on renting, buying, selling, building, custom and self build homes and housing grants in the South Lakeland area.
Affordable housing aims to help people stay in the local area who cannot afford to buy or rent on the open market. Certain criteria applies to be eligible.
Affordable housing schemes such as discounted properties, Help to Buy and shared ownership can help you buy a property on the open market.
Affordable housing schemes including discounted sale, shared ownership, shared equity and the Government run Help to Buy scheme.
How do I qualify for an affordable home and how the Section 106 legal document is used to assess affordable housing applications.
Where to find out about affordable properties in your area and who to contact about affordable housing schemes.
How to apply for an affordable home and what supporting documentation you will need to provide.
Guidance for developers on the building of affordable housing in South Lakeland.
The procedure to follow if you want to sell your affordable property.
Affordable housing grants help contribute towards local community housing needs. Applicants will need to show that their project meets funding criteria.
Social housing in South Lakeland, also referred to as Council Housing, is owned and provided by housing associations.
How local people can get involved in meeting housing needs and details about the grants and funding available.
Who is eligible for the handy person scheme and how to request this service.
Find out what help is available for people fleeing Ukraine, including help available in Cumbria and the government led Homes for Ukraine scheme.