Housing associations offer similar types of housing as local councils – often to people on a low income or who need extra support. Find out how to apply for a housing association home.

Housing associations are the main providers of new not-for-profit housing in England, with around 3.5 million people living in housing association accommodation. They are also known as registered social landlords (RSLs) or Private Registered Providers of Social Housing (PRPSHs). (Content applies to England only).

Find out more about who is eligible for council housing, how to apply for council housing and how the council decides who to house first. (Content applies to England only.)

Not all housing association tenants have the same protection from eviction. The type of tenancy agreement you have (e.g. an assured tenancy) will affect many of your rights including how and when the housing association can evict you, whether you can pass your tenancy on, and whether you have the right to buy. (Content applies to England only.)

Explains who is responsible for repairs and maintenance in your rented home. 

Information on what to do if your council or housing association is trying to evict you. (Content applies to England only)

Includes information on rent, repairs, the right to stay in the accommodation and eviction.

If you are a council or housing association tenant, you may be able to apply for a tenancy transfer in your local council area or through your housing association. If you want to move to another area, you may be able to exchange your tenancy with another council or housing association tenant anywhere in the UK. (Content applies to England only.)

An overview of the right that allows most housing association tenants to buy their home at a discount.