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Housing

! Warning We are consulting on the Dorset Council Housing Allocation Policy for 2026 to 2031, find out more about the updated housing allocation scheme and have your say. The consultation closes on 24 August 2025.

Housing register

Homelessness and housing advice

Cost of living help

Adapting your home

Housing strategies

Advice for landlords

Advice for tenants

Financial help

Empty homes

Caravans, mobile residential (park) homes and camping

Affordable housing

Affordable housing is for people who do not have enough income to rent or buy at local market prices.

Get help with your mortgage

Advice for homeowners struggling with mortgage payments in light of cost of living and interest rate rises.

Housing swap

If you live in a home provided by a social landlord and are looking for a new home then this might be for you.

Problems paying your rent

What to do if you are struggling to pay your rent and information about benefits you could claim.

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