Durham Key Options

Other & supported housing

Other housing options

There is a high demand for social housing across County Durham, which means that we cannot help everyone that applies to the scheme. You may, therefore, want to explore other housing options, that will provide a quicker route in meeting your housing needs in the short or long term.

Our Housing Options Wizard will give you advice and guidance about how best to solve your housing situation but will also offer a range of advice on issues such as debt and benefits.

Other options you may want to consider, other than bidding for social housing are:

Option 1: Mutual Exchange and Home Swap Direct

Option 2: Renting from other Registered Providers (RPs)

Option 3: Renting from private landlords

Option 4: Affordable Homeownership

Supported housing

There are a range of organisations in County Durham that can assist various groups to apply for housing, and receive support and assistance to sustain their own tenancy. Information and contact details for these organisations can be viewed by clicking here:

Receive support with your housing