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Housing Associations

The Council works closely with several Housing Associations to develop affordable housing for rent.

Some people on our Transfer List or Housing Waiting List are offered a Housing Association property instead of a Council home.

Housing Associations are 'Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)' not private landlords. They provide housing in a very similar way to the Council and are non-profit making. They are run by Committees, who are unpaid, and managed by paid, professional housing officers. People who rent a Housing Association property must meet their rules and conditions of tenancy. The Housing Association will carry out most repairs.

Most Associations are registered with the Housing Corporation.

The Housing Corporation is a 'Non Departmental Public Body', sponsored by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Its role is to fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in England.

Housing Associations offer "assured tenancies" which offer security similar to a Council tenancy. There is a special Tenants' Charter which protects tenants' rights.

Housing Association rents tend to be higher than Council rents, but many of their properties are newer than Council properties. Also, the Government has recently announced that Council and RSL rents must be brought into line over the next 10 years. The rent is very reasonable compared to the cost of renting a similar home privately. People living on a low incomes may qualify for housing benefit.

In certain cases Housing Association tenants may be able to buy their home. All tenants have the right to buy if the property is part of a Housing Association Scheme built with Housing Corporation grant since April 1997.

Can Tenants Transfer to a Council Property?

Housing Association tenants can apply to their Association for a transfer, in the same way as Council tenants. They are dealt with in the same way as our own tenants.

The 'Public RSL Register' gives some basic information on Housing Associations (RSLs) currently registered with the Housing Corporation. The Register can be accessed directly from the link below:

Housing Associations holding properties within the Harrogate District are:

If you wish to be nominated for a Broadacres property, you must ensure you are already registered on the Harrogate Borough Council Waiting List.
  • Carr Gomm Society Housing Association
    2nd Floor, Oaktree House, Oakwood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 3LG
    0113 2258900
    http://www.carr-gomm.org.uk/


  • Chevin Housing Group (includes Chantry and Harewood Housing Associations)
    Royd House, Low Mills, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9LU
    0113 250 3750
    http://www.chevinha.co.uk/

  • Harrogate Families Housing Association
    10 The High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7HY
    01423 884018

  • Home Housing Association LTD
    Knight House, 2 Sandbeck Court, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 7BA
    01937 588497
    http://www.homegroup.org.uk/

  • Places for People Homes' formerly North British Housing Association
    243a Roundhay Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 4HS
    0800 43200026
    http://www.placesforpeople.co.uk/

  • Guinness Northern Counties Housing Association LTD
    6 Victoria Court, Bank Square, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 9SE
    0845 6059000
    http://www.ncha.co.uk/

  • Sanctuary Housing Association
    Sanctuary House, Unit 15, Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 6UF
    08457 573263
    http://www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk/

  • YMCA
    4 Water Skellgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire.
    01765 607609

  • Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing Association
    Leeds District Office, 3rd Floor, Duncan House, 10/20 Duncan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 6DL
    0113 2434621
    http://www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk/
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