The Private Sector Housing team offer an immigration inspection service
Arranging an inspection
Any foreign national (visa applicant) who is being sponsored by a person to stay in the district can arrange for a Private Sector Housing Officer to carry out the inspection of the accommodation where they and their family will be staying.
How much does it cost?
There is a £161.00 (inc VAT) fee for this inspection. The fee must be paid upon request for the inspection.
What you need to do
Log into your MyAccount (or create an account if you don't already have one). If you are already logged into your MyAccount the form will automatically open.
MyAccount is an easier and quicker way to interact with us and is available 24/7. For information about MyAccount visit the find out more page
- complete the online form
- make the payment
Book an immigration inspection
What happens next?
Once the inspection has been carried out, the applicant's sponsor will receive a letter from the Private Sector Housing Officer detailing the suitability of the accommodation.
If deficiencies are found during the inspection, these will be drawn to the attention of the owner of the property concerned and a letter stating that the accommodation is satisfactory may not be given until the deficiencies are remedied.
Get in touch
For more information on the immigration inspection process please contact the Private Sector Housing team.