Housing Advice NI offers comprehensive advice to the general public on all aspects of housing rights in Northern Ireland.

In this section, we have targeted specific groups which may have particular housing needs or areas of concern.

General public

For information on social housing, renting privately, buying a home, dealing with debt, rates, grants and other housing issues visit our homepage and use the menu on the left to find the information you need. More 

People worried about mortgage debt or repossession

If you've fallen behind on your mortgage payments or just want to know more about the repossession process in Northern Ireland, check out our dedicated Mortgage Debt Advice section. More 

Prisoners and their families

Want to know more about the housing options for prisoners or former prisoners? Or are you worried about what will happen to your home when you go into custody. Find out in our dedicated advice section dealing with prisoners' housing issues. More 

Young People

If you are under 25, your housing rights may be different from older people. Check out our advice for young people section for more information. More 

Migrant Workers

If you moved to Northern Ireland in order to take up work, your rights and entitlements will depend upon your distinct category as a migrant worker as well as your country of origin. Laws and regulations concerning migrant workers are particularly complicated so you should seek advice if you find yourself in housing stress.  More