Apply to move into a smaller property with a cash incentive
We offer a financial incentive for council tenants to downsize by moving into smaller accommodation.
If you do downsize, you keep the same type of tenancy as you currently have.
The following groups are excluded.
- Succession cases.
- Management transfer cases.
- Left in occupation cases.
- Downsizing through fixed term tenancy cases.
- Mutual exchange cases
How much do you get?
The amount we give depends on how many bedrooms you have downsized by.
£1,000 is offered for the first bedroom you give up, and £500 for every extra bedroom given up thereafter.
Up to £500 is also given towards the cost of moving home.
| Move from | Move to | What you get | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four beds | Three beds | £1000 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
| Four beds | Two beds | £1500 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
| Four beds | One bed / studio | £2000 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
| Three beds | Two beds | £1000 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
| Three beds | One bed / studio | £1500 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
| Two beds | One bed / studio | £1000 | Up to £500 towards moving costs |
How to apply to downsize
Please use our 'Ask Housing' contact form to make your enquiry to us about downsizing. Select 'downsizing' from the dropdown list when asked what your enquiry is about.
Use our Ask Housing contact form to ask about downsizing to a smaller property
Please note, the Housing contact form is for downsizing enquiries only. If you wish to apply to downsize your property, you will need to apply to join the housing register.