Private Housing

This team provides advice to Landlords, Private Tenants and Homeowners including financial assistance for repairs and Disabled Adaptations, Licensing for HMO's and advice on Energy Efficiency.

The Council has a strategy covering all our areas of work, however, the Private Sector Renewal Strategy is currently under review.

BEST Programme - Private housing renewal in Brighton & East Sussex 2007-11

The Brighton & Hove, East Sussex Together Partnership (BEST) has been allocated £18.6 million over three years by the South East England Regional Housing Board to tackle some of the region’s worst housing conditions. Of this £18.6 million Wealden District Council has received £627,000.

Empty Homes

Advice for empty property owners

Energy Efficiency

Advice and information on Energy Efficiency solutions for your home including grants, discounts and free schemes

Gas Safety For Tenants and Landlords

Advice on gas safety in tenanted properties and advice on a landlord duties to provide safe gas installations for heating, hot water and cooking.

Houses In Multiple Occupation

Property licenses for landlords of HMO's under the Housing Act 2004

Private Housing Assistance

Financial help with improvement and repairs for older or disabled households and vulnerable people.

Private Sector Leasing

A partnership scheme between private landlords and the Council. The owners of empty properties provide homes on a lease and takes care of repairs; the Council provides tenants, guaranteed rent 52 weeks of the year and housing management services free of charge.