Council House Rent Review

Overview

We are reviewing the way that council house rents and service charges are calculated to make sure that it is simple, fair and consistent for everyone.

Rents are currently charged based on the characteristics of the home, for example:

  • property size (using bedroom size)
  • property type and level (house/flat, ground or upper floor) or
  • property style (tenement, maisonette, 4-in-block, mid/end terrace, semi/detached
  • other property features - heating system and fuel type.

Why your views matter

The survey is completely anonymous, the information collected will be kept confidential and only used for this research purpose. It can be provided in Braillie, large print, audiotape or your own language. For assistance please call 01620 827 827. 

We want to hear your views, so please take a few minutes to complete our survey.

Closes 31 Jul 2026

Opened 8 Jul 2026

Results expected 31 Aug 2026

Feedback expected 31 Aug 2026

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • East Lothian Council Tenants
  • East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel
  • Registered Tenant Organisations
  • Tenants and Residents Associations

Interests

  • Tenant participation