Council housing and tenancy information
Local authority housing or council housing is long term, low cost accommodation. You will need to complete an application to join our housing needs register.
Council housing
Find out more about council housing and apply online.
Council housing occupation contract
When you are offered housing you will be able to view the property first. If you accept the property you will need to sign an occupation contract with us.
Furnished council housing
We can provide you with the essential furniture you need to help make your house into a home.
Moving in to your council home
When you have accepted your accommodation and signed the occupation contract then you will be ready to move in and get set up in your new home.
Home insurance for council tenants
Information on buildings and contents insurance for council tenants.
Rent information for council tenants
Information about paying rent for council tenants.
Housing videos on YouTube
This link will take you to our housing video playlist on YouTube.
Tenancy Support Unit
Our Tenancy Support Unit provide housing-related support and advice to home owners, housing association tenants, council tenants and those who rent from the private sector.
Council housing tenancy fraud
We take the issue of housing tenancy fraud very seriously and have a number of internal checks in place in order to both prevent and uncover such fraud.
Leaving council housing
If you are thinking of ending your occupation contract there are certain things you need to do before you leave.
Council tenants and leaseholders
Information for council tenants and leaseholders who live in houses, flats and sheltered accommodation.
Safety advice for tenants
All of our tenants deserve to feel safe and be treated fairly at all times.
XL Bully dogs: guidance for Swansea Council tenants
Do you own a XL Bully? The XL Bully breed type has been added to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
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Last modified on 05 July 2024