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Housing

We're here for your housing needs in Ashfield. Find and apply for housing. Know your benefits. Pay your rent. Book repairs. Get homelessness help

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At risk of being homeless

Help with finding a long-term place to live, emergency and temporary accommodation when you're at risk of being homeless or living rough on the streets

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Duty to refer

Public bodies have a duty to refer to us anyone homeless or at risk of homelessness. Report anyone at risk online and we'll contact them to offer support.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Mental ill health

Poor mental health is both a cause and consequence of homelessness. Call 999 if you are at immediate risk or find out how to get other help.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Rough sleeping

If you are sleeping on the streets, at risk of sleeping rough, or have seen someone you are worried about find out where to get help.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Leaving care

If you're in or have been in care or 'looked after' and are worried about homelessness, find out where to get help and support.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Prison leavers

If you're worried about being evicted while in prison, or becoming homeless on release we can help to keep your home or find a new place to live.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Leaving the Armed Forces

If you're leaving the army, navy, or air force and worried about being homeless we can help. No Homeless Veterans. Priority status through Homefinder

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Leaving hospital

If you're worried about being homeless after leaving hospital speak to nursing staff. Get advice on adapting your home to keep living independently.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Domestic violence and homelessness

Find out where to get help and support if you're at risk of becoming homelessness due to domestic abuse. Find out about our Sanctuary Scheme.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Working with private landlords

We work with Call B4 You Serve to help private landlords having issues with tenants. We can help with problems with rent or other issues

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Discharging the homelessness duty

This policy details Ashfield District Council’s (ADC) approach to making an offer in the privately rented sector to those applicants owed an accommodation duty.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Advice for people renting privately

In Ashfield it is often easier, quicker and more convenient to secure a private rented property. Find information and resources on how to rent privately.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Advice and information for professionals

Homelessness advice and information for working with a person who is homeless

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Rent

Pay your rent online. Quick and easy online payment system for anyone living in an Ashfield District Council property.

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Help with paying your rent

Help and advice for Ashfield District Council tenants on paying rent. Information on housing benefits. Where to get impartial debt and money advice.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Rent calendar

When you should pay your rent by in 2025 and 2026, for people renting a property from Ashfield District Council.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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How to look after your home and garden

Find out what you're responsible for as a council tenant, and how to apply for permission for changes to your council home or garden.

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