Visit our Carer's page for more information Visit Carefree website for more information Equipment and support to live independently  Visit Medequip website Visit our Living Well at Home page Visit Cornwall Mobility website Accommodation and housing Visit our Accommodation and Housing Options page Directory of other services and providers Visit The Gateway on Volunteer Cornwall page Visit Cornwall's Community Directory

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-adult-social-care/financial-assessments/self-funders/

Last updated: 11/11/2025 15:37:37

Information on providing supported lodgings for young people leaving care in Cornwall

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/children-and-young-people-in-care/supported-lodgings-for-young-people-leaving-care/

Last updated: 08/06/2026 13:57:25

Sometimes Council Tax Support may be overpaid. Find out how Council Tax Support overpayments happen and how they are repaid.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/council-tax-support/council-tax-support-overpayments/

Last updated: 08/11/2023 11:27:31

Rent One of the main reasons for facing homelessness is non-payment of rent....Rent is too high Housing Benefit could pay a Housing Payment may if you need help to pay your rent....Do you rent from a social housing provider?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/how-we-can-stop-you-becoming-homeless/struggling-to-pay-your-rent-or-mortgage/

Last updated: 01/04/2026 12:48:16

If the threat is causing immediate danger call 999.Help for older people, adults with physical disabilities and mental health problems, etcAdult Social CareSupport at HomePhysical disabilitiesMental healthHousing advice and assistancePrivate Sector HousingHandyperson SchemeHomechoice Housing RegisterHomelessness or at riskAdvice on fire safety and safety in the homeFire safetySmoke and carbon monoxide alarmsCommunity SafetyLibrary and Adult Education ServicesLibrariesAdult and Community EducationGovernment help with energy billsCost of living support for rising energy costs

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/park-homes/other-council-services-available-to-park-home-residents/

Last updated: 09/07/2026 12:12:04

Cornwall Council's Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme offers landlords a secure and hassle-free way to lease their properties while helping families in housing need. ...They must also be free from Category 1 and 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)....What's required Basic furnishings such as curtain tracks, floor coverings and heating Compliance with safety standards (EPC, LGSR, EICR, smoke/CO alarms) Insurance with public liability cover of at least £2 million Asbestos management survey (if applicable) How it works Housing Officer inspects the property Owner completes necessary paperwork and any required works Final inspection and inventory arranged Lease agreement signed and keys handed over Contact us You can contact the Private Sector Leasing team at psl@cornwall.gov.uk

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-sector-leasing-scheme/

Last updated: 17/09/2025 09:59:56

There are over 20,000 households on Cornwall’s housing register, together with over 800 households at risk of homelessness....They also provide opportunities to secure investment in social housing and infrastructure....This helps to unlock the delivery of housing and regeneration projects. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/cornwall-place-partnership/

Last updated: 28/09/2026 15:51:51

It highlights key elements that are intended to help boost housing supply and economic growth....You can view this on the Government website: Planning guidance: letters to Chief Planning Officers.Other Government consultationsYou can find links to Government consultations on the GOV.UK website at:Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government Consultation finder. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/planning-changes/

Last updated: 08/10/2026 08:01:10

If you pay rent you may want to visit our page on Housing Benefit for students to see if you are entitled to any help....Housing Benefit for students

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/council-tax-support/help-for-students/

Last updated: 08/11/2023 11:38:26

Planning obligations Tying of land to a building - No fee Single affordable homes - £421 Modification/variation of a 106 - £421 Modification/Variation of a 106 relating to an application for a single affordable home - No fee Modification/Variation of a S106 relating to a change of Mortgagee in Possession clause only - £114 Minors – non-residential (less than 1,000sqm or less than 1ha) - £2,395 Small scale Major - non-residential (1,000sqm - 9,999sqm or between 1ha and 2ha) - £4,790 Large scale Major – non–residential (more than 10,000sqm or more than 2ha) - £6,701 Below 5 dwellings/holiday units - £1,491 5-10 dwellings with no on-site affordable housing - £2,042 5-50 dwellings/holiday units - £3,086 51-99 dwellings/holiday units - £4,790 100+ dwellings/ holiday units - £6,701 Community Payments (Often linked to Renewable energy schemes) - £1,021 per year index linked New S106 monitoring fee structure From the 1 April 2026 a new S106 monitoring fee structure will be introduced. ...As both these payments are triggered at the same time, this should be treated as one trigger – therefore 1x the fee. d) Non-financial obligation excluding affordable housing (per trigger point) - £357 Use the same approach for working out the number of triggers as for financial obligations. ...See separate notes for non-financial affordable housing obligations. e) Non-financial affordable housing obligations (total) - £476 Where an agreement contains non-financial affordable housing obligations, apply this fee regardless of how many of these obligations are included. f) Notification obligation (no action for Council) - £179 Apply this fee for obligations that require the developer to notify the Council of something. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/monitoring-planning-obligations/

Last updated: 01/04/2026 09:42:40