Housing and local services

Building Scotland Fund

Information on the Building Scotland Fund including what you can use it for and how to apply.

Information about buying, taxing, keeping and selling a home or business property.

Includes personal and home safety, terrorism and weather emergencies like flooding.

Find out about registering for council tax, ways to pay, exemptions and tax bands in Scotland.

Information on making your home more energy efficient and reducing energy bills.

Visit your local council website.

Information about building your own home or renovating an existing derelict property.

Find out what you need to know if you are a landlord, including how to hire a letting agent or property factor.

Information for mobile home owners, mobile home site owners and gypsy travellers.

Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance and looking after pets.

Find out how to get planning permission, appeal a planning decision and meet building regulations and standards.

Library services in Scotland, including find your local library and online resources.

Information on what support is available to help you stay in your home. Includes your rights if you're facing homelessness or are homeless.

Information on starting and ending a tenancy with a private landlord, or applying for social housing.

Includes collecting large waste items, garden waste and reporting problems.

Find out about water supplies and sewerage.