Finding a home

Leaflets about finding a new home

Helping you find a home

How to apply for council and housing association properties in Sheffield is explained in the leaflet Helping You Find a Home.

The leaflet includes information about:

• The process of applying for a council or housing association property
• Joining the housing register
• Waiting times
• How the bidding system for homes works
• The First Come First Served system
• Other housing options
• Useful numbers and access points

Sheltered housing

 Sheffield Homes manages the Council’s sheltered housing schemes which provide rented accommodation specially designed for older people and people who enjoy independent living. Information about the schemes is in the leaflet Sheltered Housing Schemes in Sheffield.

    The leaflet includes information about:

• Who is eligible for sheltered housing
• What the service provides and the benefits of using it
• The work of sheltered housing wardens
• How much sheltered housing costs
• The location of the sheltered schemes

Where to get these leaflets

You can download them from this page or pick them up from any of our offices. You can also call us on 0114 293 0000 or 0114 205 3333 and we will send you copies.