Mutual exchange
Swapping your home with another tenant is known as a "mutual exchange". As one of our tenants, you can swap your home with another tenant in Dacorum or with a tenant in another area of the United Kingdom.
It's important to remember that if you move to a different home using the mutual exchange process, you agree to accept the new property in its current condition.
Advertise and search for a home
You can advertise your council home and search for another tenant to exchange your home with on the:
Many social landlords across England use this system and it gives you access to thousands of properties across the country. House Exchange is a database of information given by tenants that want to move.
House Exchange has created a series of useful video guides. These help you to navigate the site and provide answers to common queries.
Bedroom standards
If you have two or more children living at home, please read our Bedroom standards guide (PDF 145KB).
Apply for an exchange
To apply for a mutual exchange, please download and complete our Mutual Exchange application form (PDF 213KB). Return it to us either via:
- email to tenancy@dacorum.gov.uk or
- by post to Dacorum Borough Council, The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DN.
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