Housing Services
Housing is usually taken care of by your local district council, in this case Sedgemoor District Council. Please use the resources below to help you with any questions you may have.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing is for people who are unable to rent or buy on the open market. This includes social rented housing, new build Homebuy, shared ownership and other forms of sub-market affordable housing e.g. sub-market rented or shared equity.
Affordable Housing is broken down into 3 sections; Affordable Rented Housing, Affordable Home Ownership & The HomeBuy Scheme.
Sedgemoor's Affordable Housing Team
The Council has a small team dedicated to enabling the sustained delivery of new affordable housing. This team has overseen a significant improvement in the numbers of new affordable homes being delivered in recent years. There are ambitious proposals in place for 2009-11 to deliver increased numbers of new homes.
Find Out More About The Affordable Housing Team
Affordable Housing Projects
The following page provides information on current and completed affordable housing projects in Sedgemoor. Including; information set out for current affordable housing proposals for the district & information confirming more specific information on individual affordable housing projects confirmed as going ahead.
Visit Affordable Housing Projects on Sedgemoor District Council Website
Housing Stock
Homes in Sedgemoor was set up by Sedgemoor District Council in 2007 to manage the Council’s 4,200 homes. They provide housing services including the management of tenancy, estate, rent, repairs, customer information and support services.
Housing Benefits FAQ's
Q: What happens if I leave my home for a while?
Q: Can I get help if I rent from a close relative who does not live at the property?
Q: Can I claim benefit on two homes?
Q: How long does it take to sort out a claim?
Visit the Housing Benefits Page for more FAQ's
Mutual Exchange Register
Do you want to change where you live? If you are a UK resident living in a Council owned property and wish to move to a property within the Sedgemoor area, use the Mutual Exchange Register online to find other tenants who may wish to exchange properties.
You can visit the the Sedgemoor District Council Website to find more information on the above subject. Visit the Mutual Exchange Register on Sedgemoor District Council Website
Letting of Council Garages
There are approximately 1,500 council owned block garages available to rent in a variety of locations around the Sedgemoor District. Anyone can apply to rent a council garage but we give priority to existing Council tenants. You will not be offered a garage if you have rent arrears.
Visit the Letting of Council garages on Somerset County Council Website
Resident Involvement
By getting involved and giving your views and opinions to Homes in Sedgemoor you can help them to improve the services that they deliver. You can also help to make a real difference to your community and improve the lives of those who live around you.
You can visit the Homes in Sedgemoor Website to find more information on the above subject. Visit Resident Involvement on Homes in Sedgemoor Website
Right to Buy Scheme
Under the Right to Buy scheme, you may be able to buy your Council home at a price lower than the full market value. The Right to Buy scheme is statutory and may give you as a tenant the right to purchase your home at a discount. Discounts vary according to the length of time you have been a public sector tenant and what type of property you live in.
Visit Right to Buy Scheme on Sedgemoor District Council Website
Direct.gov.uk
The DirectGov website has many resources that can be a benefit to your Home and Community.
Visit Direct.gov.uk Home and Community website