Before making improvements or alterations to your council home, you must get permission from the council.
We cannot refuse permission to make improvements without good reason, but we want to ensure the work meets a satisfactory standard and does not damage the property.
You do not need the council's permission to decorate your home.
Improvements which need the council's permission include:
To request permission to make alterations to your council home, fill in our online form
On leaving a council property, tenants who have made alterations and improvements to the property can claim money back under the Right to Compensation for Improvements.
To find out whether you qualify for compensation, contact the housing maintenance team on (01788) 533888 or email repairs@rugby.gov.uk