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We aim to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent and safe home.

In this section you will find information on all aspects of housing in Aylesbury Vale.

If you use the links on the menu to the left of this page you will find information on the following:-

Benefits - housing and council tax benefits
Council Tax - all aspects of council tax charges
Housing Services - housing options for people seeking housing in the district as well as general housing advice
Moving Home - for people moving into or around the district

You can also get independent advice online on housing related issues from the Citizen's Advice Bureau advice guide. Please see the link below for more information.

In April 2013, there are significant changes being made to the welfare and benefits system in the UK. Changes to the rules for housing benefit for those in the social rent sector, and a complete overhaul of the council tax benefit system, will affect many residents in the Vale. For more information please see the link below on 'how will the benefit changes affect you' .

We’re consulting on how the housing waiting list is operated in Buckinghamshire between 22 April – 2 June 2013 and want to know what you think. For more information or to complete the consultation survey please follow the link to the Bucks Home Choice website.

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Latest updates

The landlord forum is a regular event which gives landlords and letting agents the opportunity to interact with each other and to engage with council officers. Previous events have included presentations from high profile speakers that provide inv...

20/05/13

From April 2013 the government is making changes to the welfare benefits system.

10/05/13

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Do you want to own a home of your own but don’t think you can afford it? Have you heard of the Government's HomeBuy Initiative? You could be a homeowner within 6 to 8 weeks!

15/04/13

Related links

What is Welfare Reform? The Welfare Reform Act is a law that was passed in 2012 to change the way the benefit system works. The changes will affect almost everyone on benefits but they will be introduced gradually over the next few years. A...

20/02/13

Recommended external websites

Contact information

Telephone:

01296 585197

Email:

housingneeds@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

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