The quality of our housing contributes to the quality of our lives.  Our committment to quality housing is set out in our corporate plan.  We are committed to delivering the best possible housing solutions that will improve the quality of life for all those living in Thanet.

Council tenants

The council is landlord to over 3,000 tenants and leaseholders.

Contact: 01843 577272

Housing Options

Deals with homelessness and applications for council and housing association housing.

Contact: 01843 577277

Housing Improvement

tackles poor housing conditions in the private rented sector, regulating standards and landlords, houses in multiple occupation and energy efficiency.

Contact: 01843 577437

Housing renewal

Works to improve housing conditions in Cliftonville.

Contact: 01843 577748

Housing leaflets

Here are some usefuls leaflets that you can download:

• At risk of being homeless (pdf)
• Help to find a place to live (pdf)
• Homeless decisions - Yr Rights (pdf)
• Housing transfers (pdf)
• Shared Ownership (pdf)
• Temporary accommodation (pdf)

Translation and other formats

The council has access to translation services at the first point of contact.  Publications and forms can be translated on request.  Please telephone 577000, or visit the council's Gateway Plus centre, adjacent the council offices, Cecil Street, Margate.