Housing Homepage
General information
- Housing advice signpost
If you need help to find the right housing, you should find it signposted here.
- Finding a home
The options available to those who wish to rent or buy in Dartford.
- Homelessness
Advice if you are homeless or have been threatened with homelessness.
- Private sector housing
Information for private sector owners, landlords and tenants.
- Housing schemes for older people
Information about the schemes in Dartford, and how to apply.
- Council Leaseholders
Information about your rights and responsibilities as a Council leaseholder.
- Advice for young people
Housing options available for 16-25 year olds in Dartford.
- Rent a Council owned garage
Information on how to apply to rent a council owned garage.
- Housing Strategy
Housing strategy and policy documents.
- Other housing services
Quick links to other services.
Information for Council Tenants
- Your tenancy explained
The different types of tenancies, and what they mean.
- Council tenants rent
How you pay your rent, how to access your rent account, and what to do if you miss a payment.
- Universal Credit for Council tenants
Being moved to Universal Credit? - get in touch with us.
- Repairs, improvements and adaptions
Information about repairs, how to report one, long term improvements, and disabled adaptions.
- Resident involvement
What resident involvement is all about, and why you should get involved with services.
- Right to buy
Under the right to buy scheme some tenants are able to buy their home at a price lower than market value.
- Mutual exchange
What it is, how it works and how to register.
- Tenancy fraud
Explanation of tenancy fraud and how to report it.
- Downsize for cash
Some people find themselves in a larger home than they want or need.
- Contents insurance
Dartford Council can help its tenants and residents to obtain contents insurance easily at an affordable price.