Frequently Asked Questions: Housing
Click a question to reveal the answer.
Housing FAQs
Q: What do I do if I think I may become homeless?
Lichfield District Council has a statutory duty, under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002) to find accommodation for those people who are judged as being "statutorily homeless" within the Lichfield District.
If you are currently homeless and need advice or if you require some advice in order to prevent you becoming homeless, click on the links below:
What to do if you are homeless of at risk of becoming homeless
Q: How do I apply for housing?
Q: Where can I get information about shared ownership?
Q: I'm thinking of renting from a private landlord, what do I need to know?
Q: How can I find out about sheltered and retirement housing?
Q: Where can I get specialist housing advice in the district?
Q: I'm a landlord, what support can Lichfield District Council offer me?
Q: I'm a Tenant, what are my rights?
Q: I own an empty property, what advice can Lichfield District Council give me to get it used again?
Q: What is Lichfield District Council doing to invest in housing?
Q: How can Lichfield District Council help me save money on my fuel bills?
Q: How can I report unlicensed caravan sites?
