Housing options

There are a wide range of homes in Midlothian and we can support you to find the best option for you.

If you are homeless

• Help if you are homeless

Moving home

• Apply for a Council House
• Swap your home (Mutual Exchange)
• Renting from a housing association
• Renting from a private landlord
• Renting from a mid-market rent provider
• Moving to a specialist home e.g.
  • Amenity housing
  • Retirement homes and Sheltered housing
  • Extra Care housing
• Moving to a care home

Help to stay in your home

• Help to pay the rent (Council Tenants)
• Help to pay your rent (Private Tenants)
• Help in your home including:
  • telecare
  • equipment and home adaptations
  • help at home
  • disabled person’s parking spaces