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Applying for a council house
East Lothian Council provides social housing which is usually more affordable and secure than renting from private landlord. These pages tell you what you need to do to apply for council housing in East Lothian.
The kinds of council housing in your area
Our stock varies by type, size and area. Current details are listed below. Properties are allocated as they become available, but this is not predictable.
Depending on your circumstances, you may wait a long time - years - for a council house. To find out about alternatives please ask for a housing options interview.
Selecting your areas
We encourage applicants to select as many areas as possible on their application form, to help maximize their chance of a housing offer.
(Note: A 2 apartment (2APT) is equal to one bedroom; a 3 apartment (3APT) is equal to two bedrooms and so on.)
Building for the future
We are building new council housing and any new and forthcoming developments can be viewed on our Affordable Housing page,