Private Housing

Advice and assistance for private tenants, landlords, agents and homeowners, from the council's Environmental Health Officers in our Private Housing Team.

Homeowners, Tenants and Landlords Advice

Get advice and publications about private rented housing and Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Find out if you can get grant and loan assistance from the council for private homeowners.

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In this section...

• Homeowners Advice - home repairs, maintenance, safety and security. Getting builders and contractors, bogus callers, fire prevention, gas safety, condensation and damp problems, asbestos.

• Grants and Assistance - financial help with improvements and repairs in Eastbourne for older or disabled householders on means tested benefits. Apply for grants and loans under our Private Housing Renewal Policy, including Disabled Facilities Grants.

• Private Rented Housing - improvements, repairs and safety. Help and advice for private tenants. Advice for new landlords - thinking about renting out your home? Leaflets and publications to download. Advice for landlords on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

• Houses in Multiple Occupation - property licences for landlords of HMOs under the Housing Act 2004. Download application packs, leaflets and advice guides explaining the licensing system. You can apply and pay for your licence securely online.

You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/privatehousing