States of Guernsey | Population Management
St Peter Port
About
States of Guernsey | Population Management administers the Population Management (Guernsey) Law, 2016, which regulates the size and make-up of Guernsey's population. Operating since 3 April 2017, it issues Permits and Certificates for living and working in Guernsey, and determines who may live in Local Market or Open Market accommodation. The Administrator of Population Management and the Population Management Office team handle day-to-day administration under the Committee for Home Affairs. —
Quick facts
- Legal form
- Statutory basis: Population Management (Guernsey) Law, 2016
- Established
- 3 April 2017 (date the Population Management Law came into force, replacing Housing Control)
- Industries served
- Government, Employers across all sectors, alongside individuals and landlords
Services offered
- Determines who may live in which accommodation (Local Market / Open Market housing split)
- Population Portal — online-only application service for all Permits and Certificates
- Population Management Inspector receives reports of breaches of the Law by individuals
- employers or landlords
- Issues Permits and Certificates conferring the right to live and work in Guernsey
Hours
Counter: Mon 08:45–12:00; Tue 12:00–16:00; Wed 08:45–12:00; Thu 12:00–16:00; Fri 08:45–12:00
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 225790
- population@gov.gg
- Website
- www.gov.gg
- Address
- New Jetty, White Rock, Guernsey GY1 2LL, Guernsey
Location
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