The condition of housing plays a vital role in protecting public health and wellbeing. The Environmental Agency assesses residential premises to ensure they meet required living standards and do not pose risks to occupants, as well as the inspection of homes for structural integrity, overcrowding, hygiene concerns, and other health-related issues that could impact residents' safety and quality of life.
Housing - Inspection and Reporting
Inspections are carried out at the homes of individuals applying to the Housing Allocation Committee of His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar Housing Department.
A report is submitted to the Housing Manager detailing the applicant’s living conditions, which includes:
- Room measurements
- Occupant details
- Structural defects
- Spatial overcrowding
- Use of external WCs
- Shared facilities and mixing of sexes
Building Control
The Environmental Agency plays an active role in supporting Gibraltar’s Building Control systems by providing expert advice on environmental health aspects of development proposals, including waste storage, ventilation, drainage, and other public health considerations.
The Environmental Agency is responsible for:
- Assessment of new Building Applications
- Testing of newly laid drains
- Inspection of building works (in relation to Public Health)
- Confirmation of satisfactory completion of works
All building applications and accompanying plans are scrutinized to ensure the building works are going to be carried out in compliance with the Building Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice.
There is liaison with the Building Control Officer and advice is given to the applicants on the requirements that need to be met for the Building Permit to be granted.
Private Rented Accommodation
The Environmental Agency works to protect tenants, landlords, and the wider community by enforcing housing standards in the private rented sector. As Environmental Health Officers, we ensure that all accommodation meets minimum health, safety, and environmental requirements.
How to make a complaint
Documents
You can find all relevant documentation below on Housing & Health.
Applications
If you are looking to apply in anything related to Housing & Health, you can do so online using our electronic application forms.
