Helping you to find an affordable home in Luton
Rents are rising in Luton, making it harder to find affordable housing. If you're on benefits, finding a suitable home can be especially challenging. It's crucial to find a home you can afford long-term.
If you receive benefits, make sure you're claiming everything you're entitled to. Try our online benefits calculator.
Council and housing association homes
With 12,000 people waiting on the housing register, we don't have enough council or housing association tenancies available to meet the demand. Large properties from three bedrooms and above very rarely come available.
In Luton, you may wait over 10 years for a council or housing association tenancy, even if you have children or are sick/disabled.
Private rented sector: your best option
If you need housing, the private rented sector offers more readily available options. We can help you navigate this process.
Finding your own home: we can help
If you're at risk of losing your home, we can help you create a personal housing plan. This plan will consider your:
- household size
- support needs, such as disabilities
- budget to find suitable and affordable accommodation
Our ‘find your own home’ scheme* can help you by providing:
- one month's rent
- five weeks' deposit
- rent shortfall (if needed)
- landlord Incentive
*Any financial assistance provided will be subject to a financial assessment and housing needs assessment by one of our housing solutions officers.
Expanding your search
Consider expanding your search beyond of Luton. You can find more affordable and larger homes. These resources can you explore other areas:
Are you a single person looking for housing?
Save time and check to see if you can get housing assistance in real time. Our new online service also gives you access to tailored advice packs, allowing users to self-serve and explore support options independently.
See what support is available for single people.
How to contact us
If you already have an application for housing assistance with us, please contact your Housing Solutions Officer:
- email [email protected]
- call 01582 546630
If you’re homeless or being threatened with homelessness, you can ask for assistance online through our housing advice enquiry form (click the green button below).
You should only complete this form if you don’t have an open application with us. If you need help with completing this form, please contact us on 01582 510371.