Housing options if you're not a British or Irish citizen

No matter your nationality or immigration status, you can:

• rent privately from a private landlord or letting agent

• rent social housing from a housing association

Landlords, letting agents and housing associations cannot ask you to prove your immigration status.

There are immigration conditions for getting housing from the council. If you're not a British or Irish citizen, the council can ask you to prove your immigration status if you want to:

• rent a council house

• get homeless help, including temporary accommodation

Check your housing options