Services List

East Suffolk Lettings

East Suffolk Lettings was developed by East Suffolk Council to help increase residents access to the private rented sector.

Suffolk Healthy Homes

Suffolk Healthy Homes is a county-wide partnership, led by East Suffolk Council, aiming to reduce health inequalities through better housing.

Register for social housing

Gateway to Homechoice is the scheme for letting social housing across seven council areas in parts of Suffolk and Essex.

Energy efficiency

Energy Performance Certificates and sources of energy efficiency help and advice.

Renovation grants

Renovation grants are discretionary grants for the repair or improvement of private homes.

Disabled Facilities Grants

Grants for disabled adaptations are available to help you live more comfortably in your own home by providing the necessary alterations to meet your needs.

Empty properties

Empty properties can not only bring down the amenity of a neighbourhood, but are also a waste of resources as they could provide much needed accommodation without the need for new housing.

Caravans and mobile homes

The introduction of The Mobile Homes Act 2013 provides greater protection to occupiers of residential park homes and caravans.

Gypsies and Travellers

The council works closely with the Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma Traveller service and they can provide support if travellers arrive on your land.

Shared ownership

Shared ownership is a Government backed scheme which aims to help people get onto the property ladder.

Housing development

With a shortage of affordable housing, we have embraced house building to help meet demand and reduce the current shortage in affordable accommodation.

Affordable housing

Affordable housing are homes delivered to meet the housing needs of local residents who are unable to meet the cost of private rental or home ownership via the open market.

Retirement Living

The council owns 13 Retirement Living schemes, with most of them located in the Lowestoft area.

Homelessness

Free homelessness advice, focussing on homelessness prevention and addressing any housing issues at the earliest opportunity.

Domestic abuse

Everyone has the right to live without violence and fear - and this means you too.