Council Housing
Dumfries and Galloway Council's housing stock was transferred to Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP), in April 2003. Although the Council no longer owns and manages social housing it still has statutory responsibilities as the strategic Housing Authority for Dumfries and Galloway.
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Social Housing Policy
Housing Services is responsible for ensuring the Council's statutory responsibilities as the strategic Housing Authority for Dumfries and Galloway are met.
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Accommodation Fit for Human Habitation
The Private Sector Housing Team within Strategic Housing Services on receipt of a complaint or concern from a resident, may carry out an inspection to identify whether the property fails to meet the criteria known as "the tolerable standard".
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Building Services
Maintenance and improvements to building structures, finishes and interior fittings as well as responding to urgent repairs and emergencies.
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Screening Determination
The main focus of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) is to set out how the Council intends to meet its affordable housing requirements over a five year rolling programme. The SHIP details how the affordable housing investment priorities will be delivered in practice.
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