Private Housing

Private Landlords and Tenants
Find information about renting in the private sector. There is information for both landlords and tenants about rights and responsibilities.

Homeowners
Information on the help avaliable for homeowners who want to carry out repairs and maintenance to their homes.

Energy Efficiency
Find out more about energy efficiency, how to reduce fuel bills and free insulation schemes that are available to all residents (even homeowners) in Aberdeenshire.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is an independent third party scheme, approved by the Scottish Government, to hold and protect a tenant’s deposit until it needs to be repaid at the end of their tenancy.
Gas Infill Loans Scheme
The Gas Infill Loans Scheme provides loan funding for gas infill projects and gas grid extension projects. In areas on, or very close to, the existing gas grid, connection to the gas grid is in most cases is a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills and tackling fuel poverty.
Range of Services
We deliver a range of services for those living within the private sector, including Scheme of Assistance, Aberdeenshire Care and Repair project, licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation, landlord registration and energy efficiency.
Contact Us
If you wish to contact us with questions, please email us at private.housing@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or call us on 01467 628153.
Latest Housing News
Low cost housing options available at Cowdray Fields, Echt
28th March 2013
New housing allocation policy agreed by Aberdeenshire Council
25th February 2013
Council to consider budget for 2013/14
8th February 2013
Aberdeenshire Council poised to set housing budget
8th February 2013
Next step agreed for potential gypsy/traveller stop-over site
11th January 2013

