Too Many Bedrooms
Priority or preference is given social housing tenants who are under-occupying.
Under-occupying your home means you have more bedrooms than you need and we will use the information you give us to calculate if you are entitled to under-occupation points.
If you are already a tenant of one of the Fife Housing Register Partners and you think you home is too big for your needs you should contact your landlord and let them know. They may be able to help you to find a move to a smaller property that is more suitable for your needs.
You should also register with Homeswap as there could be someone in your area who is looking for a larger property (just like yours).
Do you live in a Fife Council tenancy?
Is your home too big for your needs or unsuitable in other ways, and would you be interested in a move to a more suitable property?
Would you move if there was some practical help available to cut down the hassle?
If you answer yes to these questions, Fife Council's Transfer Incentive Scheme may be of interest to you. Click the link, call 03451 55 00 33 or contact your Housing Management Officer to enquire further.
Renting in the Private Sector could also be a housing option that suits your needs. Fife Private Rental Solutions (FPRS) can provide advice and assistance to anyone interested in the private rented sector. The team can offer guidance on what renting in the private rented sector entails; how to search for an appropriate property; benefit entitlements; assistance with a Deposit Guarantee and much more. For more information, please contact the FPRS team on 01592 201849, email info@fprs.co.uk or visit their website www.trustinfife.org.uk
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Service Update
System Errors with Review Letters issued
The Fife Housing Register Team has recently experienced some technical issues and incorrect letters have been issued with review mail. Please disregard any letters issued that aren’t about your review, we are currently investigating this.. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Fife Council Allocation Policy Review Survey
Fife Council is reviewing how it decides who gets a Council home. We want to hear your views to help shape the Housing Allocations Policy. This survey gives you the chance to share your thoughts on:
- What housing needs and personal circumstances should be prioritised
- What information people need to make good housing choices
- How we can better meet different housing needs across Fife
Fife Council Housing Allocations Policy Survey - Fife Council - Citizen Space
14th July 2025 - FHR Team Emails
From the 14th July the FHR Team will no longer be able to reply to individual emails due to additional pressures caused by the Housing Emergency. This email address should continue to be used to provide additional information regarding your application, an automatic reply will confirm we have received your information.
June 2023 - The Fife Housing Register Team have moved base from New City House, Dunfermline to Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Any Post being sent to the FHR Team should be sent to the following;
Fife Housing Register Team, Cowdenbeath Customer Service Centre, Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU.
Alternatively you can;-
- Call 03451 55 00 33
- Or email FHR.Team@Fife.gov.uk
