Autumn 2025

SIgn up to My Account

Rent and Service Charges - What's Included?

Your rent covers much more than just your home – it funds repairs, improvements, community projects, and essential services.

In April 2025, rents increased by 2.7%, in line with government guidance.

Each year we review the rents we charge. Our annual rent review letter from us explains the change you will see to your own rent and when it will happen. Service charges are explained clearly on your statement, and we’re always here to answer questions.

As a not-for-profit, community benefit housing association, the money we collect from rents is re-invested in maintaining our current homes and services and providing much needed new affordable housing.

In the current economic climate, our costs are increasing at a rate that is significantly higher than inflation, especially for core services such as providing repairs and maintenance, building materials, heating, and service contracts.  This means that we need to increase rents to continue to safely provide key services, maintain and improve the homes we manage, invest in critical safety works, build new affordable homes, and support our customers and local communities.

We know that many people are facing financial difficulties because of rising prices and energy bills. We are committed to supporting you if you are facing financial difficulties and we have a friendly knowledgeable Income Team at SLH who can provide you with advice and support and can signpost you to help available. We are here to help so don’t delay getting in touch.

A South Lakes Housing customer on his phone requesting a food bank referral for his family

Please contact us if you are worried about paying your rent and would like to speak to us

If you need help with your finances in general, our Income Team is always here to listen, help and support you.

Our helpful experienced team is here for all our customers, whatever their circumstances. Whether you are looking for practical support, a little guidance, or you just want to chat things through. We are non–judgemental – we want to help you get to where you want to be.

Contact our Income Team

Our experienced and friendly Income Management Team are here to help and offer support in many areas. This could include discussing your finances and rent, through to making referrals to external support agencies.

View our Privacy notice.

    * What can we help you with?

    Fields marked with an * are required.