Manage your council home tenancy

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Tell us if someone has moved in or out of your council home so we can update your tenancy and household records.

Find out the rules for keeping pets in your council home, including permission requirements and what you must do as a pet owner.

Bid for council homes using our choice-based lettings (CBL) system and find bidding dates and property lists.

Find out how to end your council home tenancy, what you need to do before you leave, and what happens after your tenancy ends.

Find out what to do when a council tenant living alone dies, including how to end the tenancy, return the keys and get support.

Let us know if you are moving out of your temporary accommodation.

Find out how to swap your home with another tenant, what checks are carried out and how your tenancy and rent may be affected.

How to move to a smaller council home, what support and payments you may receive and how your application is assessed.

Find out how to apply for a larger council home if your current home is too small for your household.

What to do if a family member or friend dies whilst they're a council tenant.

Check if you can transfer your council tenancy, apply for a tenancy assignment and understand succession rights.