Housing
We provide a wide range of housing services across Orkney, from council housing and homelessness support to advice for landlords, private tenants and homeowners.
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Council housing and garages
Applying for a council house, allocations, repairs, rent, garages and tenant participation
Sheltered and supported housing
Sheltered housing, extra care housing and supported accommodation
Renting
Advice for private tenants on tenancies, deposits, repairs and housing costs
Buying a property
Buying a home, low cost ownership, housing loans and empty homes
Landlords
Registration, finding tenants, repairs, deposits and tenancy information
Home maintenance and energy advice
Repairs, improvements, disabled adaptations, energy efficiency and grants
Homelessness support
Advice and assistance if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Benefits and financial support
Advice if your income has changed or you are finding it difficult to manage
Empty homes
Advice for empty home owners, including renovation support and our free matchmaker scheme
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Housing Service 2025/26 annual report published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report for 2025-2026 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas, despite a challenging year for the service.
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4 November 2026
Milestone reached for Papdale Halls of Residence Demolition
Plans to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence building in Kirkwall have reached a key milestone this week with Elected Members approving the award of a contract for the demolition.
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23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
Property owners across Orkney are being encouraged to find out about a new loan scheme designed to help bring long-term empty homes back into use and increase the supply of housing for essential workers.
