Housing

Advice and information for council tenants, homeowners and private renters.

Lewisham Homesearch is being replaced

We are launching a new website to replace Lewisham Homesearch from 29 March.

Find out more information on our website.

Information and advice

Find out what support you can get with housing if you are having trouble due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Housing benefit is a scheme to help people pay their rent to us, a housing association or a private landlord.

We are no longer providing a face-to-face housing service.

Get housing advice, find somewhere to live or get help with homelessness.

Advice if you are already a social housing tenant.

Information for people who live in privately rented accommodation.

Information for landlords about leasing or letting your property to people on our housing list and about house in multiple occupation (HMO) licences.

If you are on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction in council tax.

Information for homeowners about emergency loans, planning, rubbish and recycling and grants and loans.

Home owners, private tenants and private sector landlords may be eligible for a grant or interest-free loan for home maintenance and other costs.

We are no longer providing a face-to-face service at Laurence House.

Information about our housing strategy and policies.

If you are a public organisation you can tell us about someone who could be homeless.

Information for social workers and professionals about no recourse to public funds, our procedures, duties and responsibilities.

Lewisham Private Sector Housing Agency are operating a reduced service to avoid spreading COVID-19.