Housing options

Social housing is rented housing from social landlords, like Sheffield City Council or a housing association.

It is for people who:

• Have a low income
  
  
• Need extra help to find a home
  
  

Benefits of social housing:

• Usually cheaper than private renting
  
  
• Secure and long-term, with less risk of eviction
  
  

Things to know:

• You may not qualify depending on your situation
  
  
• You might have to wait a long time for a home
  
  
• You have less choice about where you live in the city

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Actions you can take:‍

• Understand how to apply for social housing on the Sheffield City Council's website.
  

• Once you have applied for council housing and have been allocated a priority level, you will be able to bid on properties. Use the property shop website to view and bid.

Private rented housing is owned by individuals or companies and rented to tenants.

This could be a good option if you:

• Are not eligible for social housing
  
  
• Do not want to buy a property
  
  
• Are unable to buy a property
  
  

Advantages of private renting:

• You can find a home quickly
  
  
• You have more choice about where you live

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Helpful Websites:

• Shelter’s guide for private renting
  

• Shelter’s Right to Rent guide
  

• The government’s advice on renting‍
  

You can look for private rented housing on websites such as:

• RightMove

• Zoopla

• OnTheMarket

• SpareRoom

You can also find them from letting agents in the city or local areas.