Ethnic Minority Housing Project

The Ethnic Minority Housing Project has been introduced in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to support people from other countries and cultures to understand the housing options and processes.

The Ethnic Minority Housing Project employs a worker to help people from Ethnic Minority Communities. Her name is Alison and she can help with housing applications, support you with deciding on housing options and advising on housing rights.

If you require her assistance she can be contacted on Tel. 01224 628400 or e-mail info@tenantsfirst.com.

Houses To Rent

If you want to rent a home you have three choices:

	Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils
	Housing Associations/Co-operatives
	Registered Private Landlords

To decide who to rent from, you need to know what each landlord offers and what the differences are.

There are eight housing associations/co-operatives operating in the Aberdeenshire area, these are:

	Aberdeenshire Housing Partnership
	ARK Housing Association
	Castlehill Housing Association
	Grampian Housing Association
	Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
	Langstane Housing Association
	Margaret Blackwood Housing Association
	Tenants First Housing Co-operative

(Castlehill Housing Association and Tenants First Housing Co-operative have formed a partnership application process called Homehunt NES).

These landlords offer affordable housing for rent and let housing based on peoples' needs. In the case of some local authorities and housing associations/co-operatives they offer housing for people with disabilities.

Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council and Housing Associations/Co-operatives

There are two ways you can rent a house from the Council and Housing Associations/Co-operatives:

	By completing an application form and being placed on a waiting list or bidding for a property when a suitable house becomes available.
	If you are homeless or facing homelessness then you should approach your local Council Housing Office for advice. Please see list of local housing offices by clicking here.

Who Can Apply?

You must be at least 16 years of age.