Local authority rented sector activity
- Published on: 3 December 2020
- Last updated on: 9 August 2022
- Overall local authority rented stock data
- Overall local authority rent arrears
- Overall local authority rent
Local authorities are the main providers of housing for people in need of housing who cannot afford it from their resources. Applicants must be accepted as being in need of housing by the local authority. Rents are related to ability to pay.