Housing

At a meeting on 7 December 2022, Mayor and Cabinet agreed proposals to bring the housing management services currently provided by Lewisham Homes under the direct control of Lewisham Council. Work is now underway to transfer staff and services over to the Council by the end of 2023.

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

Find out how to report issues with damp and mould in your rented home.

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.

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.

Report an empty property or find out how to bring your empty property back into use.