Waltham Forest Adult and Community Services help to provide housing to people in Waltham Forest as well as a range of services for those who are homeless or need support.

Ascham Homes manages Waltham Forest's Housing stock and provide tenancy services such as making repairs and collecting rent. They operate a full landlord service to the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s 10,600 tenants and 1,740 leaseholders.

Emergency contact number

If you have an emergency outside office hours, such as domestic violence, that means you are not safe to stay in your home, please call 020 8496 3000.

London Fire Brigade offers home fire safety visits

The London Fire Brigade can visit you at home to offer advice on how to make your home safe and where appropriate fit a smoke alarm for free.

» Visit the London Fire Brigade website for more information and advice

Green Homes in London

The Mayor of London has produced a website which contains information, help and advice for homeowners, tenants and landlords on simple green practices that will help reduce the city's CO2 emissions and achieve the bold targets from the Climate Change Action Plan.

» Visit the Green Homes website for more information and advice

Choice-based lettings in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, together with two other London Boroughs, have set up a way of helping people to move or find a new home. Instead of us deciding where you live we let you make the choice.

» Visit www.ellcchoicehomes.org.uk for more details