Laois County Council investigates antisocial behaviour involving Laois County Council tenants. If necessary, they may involve An Garda Síochána (national police).
Laois County Council can provide financial support to Approved Housing Bodies to build or buy social housing for priority groups such as older people, homeless people or people with disabilities.
Home owners who purchased their house through a local authority purchase scheme must get permission from the local authority to sell, re-mortgage or transfer their interest in the property for the first time.
Laois County Council mortgage holders who have paid their mortgage in full can apply to Laois County Council for a certificate to confirm that the property deeds have been transferred.
Laois County Council can carry out extensions or adaptations to local authority houses such as grab rails, access ramps, wet rooms or downstairs bedrooms for older tenants or tenants with a disability.
Laois County Council HAP place finder service may support those who are eligible to source and secure private rented accommodation under the Housing Assistance Payment scheme (HAP).
HAP is a form of social housing support provided by all local authorities. HAP means that local authorities can provide housing assistance for households who qualify for social housing support, including many long-term rent supplement recipients.
Laois County Council assesses applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.
