Housing Assistance Policy

Principles of this policy

The principal aims of the Housing Assistance Policy are:

To assist and support owners and those who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their homes.
To have a commitment to improving housing quality in the borough across all tenures.
To target assistance to tackle issues where it is most needed.
To recognise that the housing stock of the Borough is a major public asset and this is the main reason assistance is offered, to protect this investment, rather than for short term gain to the owner.
To acknowledge that financial considerations are crucial to the effectiveness and scope of the Housing Assistance Policy.
Assistance is not just financial but also can be provided by advice.
Enforcement action may be taken.