A-Z of Services

Your Other Housing Options

We advise housing applicants to consider the full range of housing options that are available. We can only help a small number of those who apply and the points scheme is used to help identify those in the greatest housing need. What are your other options?

Mutual Exchanges

If you are a secure tenant, you have the right to swap (exchange) your home with another secure Council tenant or Housing Association tenant. You must get our written agreement first and we can only refuse in certain circumstances.

You can see lists of people willing to exchange, on the Exchange Registers at all our local Housing Offices. You should indicate on your application form if you would like to included on the register. See your Tenant Handbook for more details.

Housing Associations

Housing Associations are non-profit making, independent bodies which build and manage accommodation and provide support to those in housing need. Associations operating in the Wrexham area may be able to help you in the following ways:

Through their own waiting lists

Local housing associations have their own waiting lists for rented accommodation. Your tenancy will be very similar to a Council tenancy although your rights will be slightly different. Generally you may remain in the tenancy as long as you like. Rents are affordable and you can claim housing benefit if you have a low income. You should contact the housing associations for an application form.

Nominations

Housing Associations ask us to "nominate" applicants from our waiting list for around 50% of the Housing Association properties that become available. You should indicate on your application form if you would like to be considered for this.

Nominations Leaflet

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Shared Ownership / Affordable Housing

Housing associations also provide some accommodation for part rent, part purchase or purchase at a discounted price. These schemes are designed to help people on low incomes or with limited savings to buy their own home. Housing Associations are currently working with us to provide more of this accommodation in the County. Please contact them for further information.

View a list of Housing Associations with properties in the Wrexham County Borough area

Renting Privately

You may also wish to consider renting a property from a private landlord. You may be able to get some help from Housing Benefit towards your rent. Private rented accommodation is normally advertised in local newspapers or can be found through a lettings agent.

View a list of Lettings Agents with properties in the Wrexham County Borough area

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