Private Housing Services

The Private Housing Service aims to improve the borough's private housing stock and will work with other services to ensure accommodation is used to maximise the quality of health and social care for all Thurrock residents. See our "vision, priorities and standards".

Service information

• Housing Renewal

  • General Housing Advice
  • Enforcement of housing standards
  • Disrepair, unfitness, improvement of houses

• Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  • Improvement of HMOs (fire, amenities, repairs)
  • Enforcement of management standards in HMOs
  • Fire Safety Grant

• Housing Loans and Grants

  • Housing Health & Safety Loan e.g. renewal of roof, damp-proofing works
  • Fire Safety Grant e.g. installation of a fire detection system
  • Anchor Staying Put

• Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Efficiency Loan
  • Independent Energy Advice

• Housing Fitness Standard

  • Minimum Fitness Standard
  • Notices and Orders
  • Accommodation Certificates

• Caravan Site Licensing

  • How to apply for a licence
  • Are you a caravan site occupier?
  • Are you a potential site occupier?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Private Housing FAQs