Social housing

Social housing is affordable housing with long-term tenancies, rented out by councils and housing associations. 

We do not own or provide any social housing. The main way to rent new and affordable social housing in Dumfries and Galloway is through a housing association. 

Apply for social rented housing 

There are 3 ways to apply to rent social housing in Dumfries and Galloway.

Apply to Homes4D&G

Homes4D&G letting service is a common housing partnership, consisting of 4 housing associations:

• Wheatley Homes South
• Cunninghame Housing Association
• Home Group Scotland
• Riverside

By law, anyone aged 16 or over can:

• apply to register for housing
• have their housing needs assessed
• have their application registered

Register with Homes4D&G

All available properties are advertised through a choice-based letting system. You are then directly matched to suitable properties that meet your needs, as and when they become available.

Apply to Loreburn Housing Association

Loreburn Housing Association also use a choice-based letting system. 

Register with Loreburn Housing Association

Once registered, you may express an interest, or ‘bid’ on properties that are advertised and available for letting.  

Apply to Trust Housing Association

Trust Housing Association provides affordable, quality homes and support services for older people and those with particular needs.

Register with Trust Housing Association

You will be awarded points based on your needs, and if a suitable home becomes available, you may be contacted if you are high on the shortlist.