Private Sector Housing

The Private Sector Housing Team offers advice and practical solutions to anyone living in the Stratford-on-Avon District enabling them to remain living independently in their own home.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has a Private Sector Housing Strategy, which sets out the Council's policies for housing renewal.

In brief, this strategy sets out the requirements for:

• Discretionary Grants - for minor and major works (available for small scale repairs and improvements through to major works for unfit properties)
• Disabled Facility Grants - for adaptation and improvement to a disabled persons home (for which an additional form entitled Disabled Facilities Grant Resources Test is available)

The guidance notes and application forms for the above grants can be downloaded from the links on the right.

Advice on energy efficiency is available from Act on Energy on 0800 9882 881

Age Concern Warwickshire runs a Care and Repair service for tenants of privately rented homes, who are aged 60 and over; this service is also available for those who are disabled, of any age. Care and Repair caseworks can support clients to live independently in their own homes by helping to arrange repairs and adaptations using their handyman service or liaising with vetted contractors. They can also make referrals to Home Safety Check, Gardening Service, Daily Living Support and Carers Short Break Service all run by Age Concern.

To view information on how to invest in, buy, let or sell your property including advice regarding taxes and legal matters, visit the An Investment Property website.

For further information please contact the Private Sector Housing Team on 01789 260848 or by email at psht@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260895.