Housing
We are currently updating our web pages to reflect changes brought in by the Welsh Government's Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. If you have any queries about the changes, please contact: your area housing office; Alison Winter (Tenant Participation Officer) on 01792 635043 | 07775221453; or email housing@swansea.gov.uk
Do you need help with the cost of living? Take a look at our cost of living help pages: Cost of living help
Find a home
There are a number of different options and types of housing available if you are looking for a home.
Council tenants and leaseholders
Information for council tenants and leaseholders who live in houses, flats and sheltered accommodation.
Pay your council rent online
Pay your council rent online now. This link will take you to our online payment system.
At risk of losing your home
If you are worried about being made homeless or are about to be made homeless then contact our Housing Options team as soon as possible so we can try to help keep you in your current accommodation or find you somewhere new.
Help for people who are homeless
If you are homeless and have nowhere to stay then contact our Housing Options team as soon as possible so we can help you.
Helping rough sleepers in Swansea
We work with a number of organisations to identify people who are sleeping rough at the earliest opportunity and work with them to try to find them the right support and help.
Housing grants, loans and energy efficiency
There may be financial help available if you are looking to adapt, repair or improve your home, including making it more energy efficient.
Council housing developments
New homes being built are now more sustainable and energy efficient, helping to reduce our carbon footprint.
Housing support and advice contacts
We can provide a wide range of help and advice, whether you're a council tenant or not.
Further advice and support on housing
Other organisations that may be able to help with housing issues.
Landlords, home owners and private tenants
Information for landlords renting to tenants in Swansea on licensing, maintenance and improvements of their properties.
Welsh housing quality standard
The Welsh housing quality standard (WHQS) is the Welsh Government's target standard for all social housing in Wales.
Housing data, policies and strategies
Data, policies and strategies relating to housing services and how they are run.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: information for landlords
Information for landlords on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 - effective from 1 December 2022.