Empty homes
Bringing empty homes back into use is part of our aim of meeting the need for decent and affordable homes.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
For information and advice on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Information on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Chichester and Arun Landlord Accreditation Scheme

Landlord Accreditation is the recognition that a landlord has voluntarily complied with scheme standards.

Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
The Housing Act 2004 requires local authorities to licence certain houses in multiple occupation.

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations (MEES)
Landlords can no longer let or continue to let properties covered by the MEES regulations, if they have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below E.

Housing financial assistance
Information on grants, discounts and assistance on making a home more energy efficient.