Housing
The Council no longer provides council housing. All houses owned by the Council were transferred in July 2000 to the Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP). All social housing is now provided by Housing Associations. If you live in a former Council-owned house and you have any problems please contact Richmond Housing Partnership.
Advice for tenants
Information and links for people living in a rented flat or house and/or shared accommodation such as a bedsit.
Advice for owners and landlords
Information for homeowners and landlords along with advice on relevant grants and schemes.
Home ownership and key worker housing
Schemes that are available in Richmond for people who want to buy a house. Specific information is also available for key workers.
Advice for people in need of housing
The assistance available for people in need of housing and what can be done to prevent a person becoming homeless. You can find details on housing associations and cooperatives in the borough as well as services for vulnerable people and asylum seekers.
Housing improvements and repairs
The range of schemes and grants to help you improve and maintain your home, such as energy efficiency and housing grants.
Housing benefit
About housing benefits, including how to claim it and what to do when your circumstances change.
Housing strategy, service development and performance
Details on the Housing Teams, the strategies that guide our services, our service standards and our performance.
Supported and sheltered housing
Information on what is available for people in need of support in obtaining housing or for those needing sheltered housing.
Further information
If you have a question relating to housing in Richmond, you may find the answer in the frequently asked questions section, or you if need more information you can contact us directly.
To make a complaint about a service please follow the corporate complaints procedure. Alternatively if you would like to make a compliment about a service you have received please contact us directly