Service Description: To register for social housing on the Isle of Wight. The register is administered by the council and covers all the housing associations based upon the Isle of Wight. Housing associations are 'Registered Social Landlords' and not private landlords. All social housing properties advertised on the Island Homefinder Scheme are housing assocation properties as there is no council housing on the Isle of Wight.
Also known as:- Allocations (Housing), Choice Based Lettings, HomeFinder Scheme, Housing List, Housing options, Housing Register, Housing Services
Answer: If you live in a housing association property you should contact them first as they have emergency measures in place. However if you own your own property or rent privately, heaters and cookers are available on loan. Please contact the Duty Team on 01983 823340 (you should advise your landlord in any instance to arrange repairs)