New homes in rural areas
We own around 15,000 social rented homes in rural areas.
We also actively work to identify rural areas that need new social and affordable housing. We know this need is often hidden, as those interested in rural housing do not always register with us because they believe opportunities are limited.
To help address this hidden demand, we carry out housing needs tests in selected rural areas every year.
Through these tests we work with rural communities to promote our range of housing services and encourage those in need of a home to come forward and register on our waiting list.
These tests are discussed in our ‘Rural Matters’ magazines, which also give details of how you can register an interest for new social housing in your area.
This year we are examining the need for new housing in the following areas
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Ballyhalbert read our:
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Ballyhalbert latent demand leaflet (PDF 119kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Beragh read our:
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Beragh latent demand leaflet (PDF 215kb)
- Burnfoot latent demand leaflet (PDF 360 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Cappagh/Galbally read our:
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Cappagh/Galbally latent demand leaflet (PDF 224kb)
- Carnalbanagh latent demand leaflet (PDF 200kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Clabbyread our:
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Clabby latent demand leaflet (PDF 386 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Clonoe read our:
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Clonoe latent demand leaflet (PDF 125KB)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Clough read our:
- Clough latent demand leaflet (PDF 219 kb)
f you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Draperstown read our:
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Draperstown latent demand leaflet (PDF 324kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Dunloy read our:
- Dunloy latent demand leaflet (PDF 215kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Glynn read our:
- Glynn latent demand leaflet (PDF 281 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Gortnahey read our:
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Gortnahey latent demand leaflet (PDF 121 KB)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Gulladuff read our:
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Gulladuff latent demand leaflet (PDF 130 KB)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Kesh read our:
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Kesh latent demand leaflet (PDF 119kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Kilrea, Garvagh, Moneydig, Glenullin and Ballerin read our.:
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Causeway latent demand (250 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Lislagan latent demand read our:
- Lislagan latent demand leaflet (PDF 125 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Maghery read our:
Maghery latent demand leaflet (PDF 119kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Markethill read our:
- Markethill latent demand leaflet (PDF 145KB)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Moneyglassread our:
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Moneyglass latent demand leaflet PDF 230 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Newtownbutler read our:
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Newtownbutler latent demand leaflet (PDF 286 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in the village of Rasharkin read our:
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Rasharkin latent demand leaflet (PDF 130 kb)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Rathfriland read our:
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Rathfriland latent demand leaflet (PDF 266kB)
If you are interested in social and affordable housing in Tamnaherin read our:
- Tamnaherin latent demand leaflet (PDF 150 kb)
If you are interested in social or affordable home in any of these areas you can email us to register an interest
If the area you wish to live in is not in the planned programme of rural housing need tests, you can still contact with us. We will discuss your options, and can arrange a visit with a housing advisor to complete a housing application.
If you belong to a rural community where there is a need for new homes
We are happy to visit and talk to rural communities with concerns about a lack of social or affordable housing in their area. We may decide that a rural housing need test is required. If we find there is a need for new social or affordable housing we can then examine the best way to address that need.
If you would like to discuss housing issues, please contact our Rural Housing Unit.
You can also use the search facility on the Social Housing Development Programme page to see where we are providing new homes.
We also provide advice and information about renting privately or buying a home in your area: