Have your say Housing consultations Share your views on housing policies and services and help shape future Portsmouth Homes decisions. Give us feedback about our policies by email Policies Aids and adaptations policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes assesses and provides aids and adaptations to help residents live independently and safely in their homes. Alternative accommodation (decant) for secure tenants policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports secure tenants who need to move due to essential works. Antisocial behaviour policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes responds to anti-social behaviour. Asbestos policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages asbestos in homes and buildings to keep residents, staff and contractors safe. Charging for repairs policy Find out when Portsmouth Homes may charge residents for repairs and how recharge decisions are made. Communication and reasonable adjustments policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes provides accessible services and communication. Damp and mould policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes investigates and addresses damp, condensation and mould in residents' homes. Domestic abuse policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports tenants and leaseholders affected by domestic abuse. Electrical safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes maintains electrical safety in homes and communal areas through inspections and testing. Equality, diversity and inclusion policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes promotes equality, diversity and inclusion when delivering housing services. Fire safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages fire safety risks and helps keep residents safe in their homes. Gas safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes carries out gas safety inspections, servicing and maintenance to protect residents. Hate crime and hate incidents policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes responds to hate crime and hate incidents. Helping you move to the right home policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes helps tenants move to a home that better meets their needs. Improvements and alterations policy Find out when you need permission to make improvements or alterations to your Portsmouth Homes property. Landlord complaints policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes handles complaints about their landlord services. Lettings policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes allocates council homes fairly and transparently based on housing need and eligibility. Lift safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes inspects, maintains and monitors lifts to keep them safe and reliable. Managing unreasonable behaviour policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages unreasonable behaviour. Mobility scooter storage policy Read the policy on mobility scooter storage, including safety rules and requirements. Pets policy Check the pets policy for Portsmouth Homes tenants and understand rules for keeping animals in your home. Rent and service charge setting policy Find out how Portsmouth Homes sets, reviews and manages rents and service charges. Repairs and maintenance allowance policy Learn when Portsmouth Homes may offer an allowance instead of carrying out certain repair or maintenance works. Repairs and maintenance policy Learn what repairs and maintenance services Portsmouth Homes provides and what residents can expect. Requests to improve our properties policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes identifies, prioritises and delivers improvements to its homes and estates. Resident emergency evacuation support policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports residents who may need help to evacuate safely in an emergency. Right to buy policy Find out how eligible tenants can apply to buy their council home through the Right to Buy scheme. Right to repair policy Learn about your rights to qualifying repairs and the timescales Portsmouth Homes must meet. Safeguarding policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes helps protect children and adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or harm. Shared ownership policy Learn about the services, rights and responsibilities associated with owning a shared ownership home through Portsmouth Homes. Succession policy Learn how succession works when a Portsmouth Homes tenant passes away. Void management policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes prepares empty properties for new tenants and reduces the time homes remain vacant. Water hygiene policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages water hygiene and water safety risks in its homes and buildings. Working together - Portsmouth Homes access policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages access to your home. Strategies Asset management strategy October 2021 (PDF) Building safety resident engagement strategy (PDF) Resident engagement plan 2024-2027 (PDF) Reports and guidance Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey results 2024-25 (PDF) Tenant Satisfaction Measures annual report 2023-24 (PDF) Sheltered housing guidance Read sheltered housing guidance, including eligibility, services and how to apply.
Housing consultations Share your views on housing policies and services and help shape future Portsmouth Homes decisions.
Aids and adaptations policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes assesses and provides aids and adaptations to help residents live independently and safely in their homes.
Alternative accommodation (decant) for secure tenants policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports secure tenants who need to move due to essential works.
Asbestos policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages asbestos in homes and buildings to keep residents, staff and contractors safe.
Charging for repairs policy Find out when Portsmouth Homes may charge residents for repairs and how recharge decisions are made.
Communication and reasonable adjustments policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes provides accessible services and communication.
Damp and mould policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes investigates and addresses damp, condensation and mould in residents' homes.
Domestic abuse policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports tenants and leaseholders affected by domestic abuse.
Electrical safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes maintains electrical safety in homes and communal areas through inspections and testing.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes promotes equality, diversity and inclusion when delivering housing services.
Fire safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages fire safety risks and helps keep residents safe in their homes.
Gas safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes carries out gas safety inspections, servicing and maintenance to protect residents.
Hate crime and hate incidents policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes responds to hate crime and hate incidents.
Helping you move to the right home policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes helps tenants move to a home that better meets their needs.
Improvements and alterations policy Find out when you need permission to make improvements or alterations to your Portsmouth Homes property.
Landlord complaints policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes handles complaints about their landlord services.
Lettings policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes allocates council homes fairly and transparently based on housing need and eligibility.
Lift safety policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes inspects, maintains and monitors lifts to keep them safe and reliable.
Mobility scooter storage policy Read the policy on mobility scooter storage, including safety rules and requirements.
Pets policy Check the pets policy for Portsmouth Homes tenants and understand rules for keeping animals in your home.
Rent and service charge setting policy Find out how Portsmouth Homes sets, reviews and manages rents and service charges.
Repairs and maintenance allowance policy Learn when Portsmouth Homes may offer an allowance instead of carrying out certain repair or maintenance works.
Repairs and maintenance policy Learn what repairs and maintenance services Portsmouth Homes provides and what residents can expect.
Requests to improve our properties policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes identifies, prioritises and delivers improvements to its homes and estates.
Resident emergency evacuation support policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes supports residents who may need help to evacuate safely in an emergency.
Right to buy policy Find out how eligible tenants can apply to buy their council home through the Right to Buy scheme.
Right to repair policy Learn about your rights to qualifying repairs and the timescales Portsmouth Homes must meet.
Safeguarding policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes helps protect children and adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or harm.
Shared ownership policy Learn about the services, rights and responsibilities associated with owning a shared ownership home through Portsmouth Homes.
Void management policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes prepares empty properties for new tenants and reduces the time homes remain vacant.
Water hygiene policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages water hygiene and water safety risks in its homes and buildings.
Working together - Portsmouth Homes access policy Learn how Portsmouth Homes manages access to your home.
Sheltered housing guidance Read sheltered housing guidance, including eligibility, services and how to apply.