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Social housing

Social housing is accommodation which people on low incomes can afford to live in. It is different to privately rented housing.

There are rules about who is able to apply for social housing, and accommodation is usually allocated to households based on their level of need. This doesn't happen with privately rented accommodation.

Social housing is sometimes also known as 'council housing'. However, in Middlesbrough, the council doesn't provide any social housing; it is all owned and managed by registered providers (often called housing associations).

Housing associations are independent, not-for-profit organisations, which means that any surplus money they make must be invested back into maintaining existing homes and helping to pay for new ones. Housing associations are regulated and funded by the Homes and Communities Agency, which is responsible for the construction of new social housing.

Housing for older people and people who need extra support

Thirteen has a range of housing options for older people, and those who may need extra support, for example because of a learning difficulty or health condition. Find out more about Thirteen's housing for older people and people who need extra support.

Get social housing in Middlesbrough

The majority of local social housing vacancies are advertised by Tees Valley Home Finder. Details of how to apply for social housing are available on their website.

Below is a list of providers who let at least half of their properties through Tees Valley Home Finder:

Accent Foundation

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All properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 0845 678 0573

Accent Foundation website

Anchor (housing for older people)

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 0845 140 2020

Anchor website

Clarion Housing

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 0300 500 8000

Clarion Housing Association website

Habinteg Housing Association

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 01274 853160

Habinteg Housing Association website

Hanover Housing Association

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 01274 599686

Hanover Housing Association website

Home Group

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All properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 08456 063030

Home Group website

Housing 21

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 08701 924791

Housing 21 website

Places for People

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Half of properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 01325 744109

Places for People website

Thirteen

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All properties let through Tees Valley Home Finder.

Phone: 08000 461600

Thirteen website