Finance

We are able to support with Disabled Facilities Grants. We make grants available for works of adaptation to enable those with a disability to remain in their home. For more details visit our grants page.

Flexible loans

We offer loans for home owners over 60. These loans, of up to £20,000, can be used for repairs, double glazing, security or improvements. Loans can be repaid regularly, when finance permits, or when the property is sold. For more details read our flexible home improvement loans page.

Disrepair

We will advise owners and tenants of their responsibilities, and where called for, use legislation to achieve the necessary living standards. Visit our health and safety rating system page for more details.

Empty Homes

When an empty home causes damage to an adjoining home, or becomes dangerous or detrimental to the value of an area, we will investigate and, where necessary, use legal powers to bring the property back into use as a home. Read more on our empty homes page.

Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Certain larger types of HMO must be licensed with the Council. The reason for this is that they present particular types of risk such as escaping from a fire, which smaller properties don’t. We will work with landlords to achieve the required standard. Find our more on our licensable criteria page.

Landlord Accreditation

This scheme recognises landlords who are committed to providing good quality accommodation for their tenants.  Landlords who are part of the scheme can use the scheme logo to advertise their accommodation. Visit our landlord accreditation page for more details.

Affordable Warmth

To promote a sustainable future we will work with our partners to promote high levels of insulation and reduction in energy use. We work in partnership with organisations which share these goals and provide Wokingham residents with the best possible advice and assistance. Visit our energy page for more details.

Mobile Homes (Park Homes)

We ensure safe and comfortable accommodation by implementing a licensing scheme. Sites are inspected on a risk-assessed basis to ensure that licence conditions are met. Read our site licences page for more details.

Enforcement

To ensure that any enforcement work undertaken is fair and in accordance with the legislation we follow our Enforcement Policy.