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Private housing is housing which is not owned by a housing association.

Landlord Accreditation Scheme

Halton Borough Council has a Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LAS) which can help you if you are looking to rent a property or have a property to let in Halton.

Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO)

A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property which is let to at least three tenants who form more than one household and who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.

The Council is responsible for enforcing HMO standards and we use our powers to ensure these properties are free from avoidable hazards.

Housing Advice

The Council can provide housing advice and help in relation to a number of issues.

Improvements and repairs

The responsibility for improvements and repairs to your home depends on your housing situation.

Housing Benefit

The Council provides a wide range of benefits which you may qualify for. This includes Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. Our Benefits Service can help you.

Listed here are other Services and Information from Halton Borough Council which you will find useful.

Bond Guarantee Scheme

Are you looking to rent a private property but you are unable to cover all of the costs to be able to do so?


Housing - landlords accreditation scheme

Halton Borough Council operates a Landlord Accreditation Scheme to provide decent landlords operating within the borough with the recognition and support they deserve.


Local land charges - personal search

Highways and Transport Local Searches

A couple holding a home for sale sign.

Local land charges search

A Local Land Charges Search is an important step in the process of buying or leasing a new home or business premise.

For Sale and Sold sign on street.

Planning - Area search service

Halton Council offers an Area Search service using the Online Planning Application and Appeals Register which allows searching of planning application registers from June 1991 to present.


Private landlords

Many people rent their homes from private sector landlords. The Council works to ensure that these homes are of a decent standard.

People in suits passing legal documents.

Private landlords - registration

Halton Council operates a voluntary landlord accreditation scheme to provide decent landlords operating within the borough with the recognition and support they deserve.


Private Property to rent

Find properties available for rent from accredited landlords in Halton.


Listed here are Contacts at Halton Borough Council for this service.

Listed here are Links to external websites related to this service and which you may find useful.

Please be aware that Halton Borough Council does not accept responsibility for content of external websites or liability for loss/damage as a result of using information on these sites.