How to make a Housing Application

Applying to join the housing register

Please register to be part of the Homesearch scheme and if you are eligible you will be allocated a band that is based on your circumstances. Once you are registered and have been given your band, you will be able to bid for properties on a weekly basis that are available for you to bid on.

Clicking the 'Register' button on the home page will allow you to do this Register

You can only bid for a home when you have completed the form and we have accepted your application. Your date of application will be the date your fully completed form is received.

What information do I need to provide?

When completing your Homesearch application form you must complete all the sections of the form that apply to you or anyone who is to be re-housed with you. Upload any supporting information and evidence that will allow the Council to assess your banding. If you do not complete all details on the application form your application may be considered to be incomplete and will not be assessed. If there is anything on the form you do not understand, please contact the Local Authority you are applying to and they will be happy to assist.

Property entitlement

Due to the very high demand for social housing and the relatively low turnover of properties you will only be eligible for properties that are suitable for the size of your household.

	Single Person	Couple	Single / Couple and Pregnant	Single / Couple and 1 Child	Single / Couple and 2 Children	Single / Couple and 3 or more Children	Elderly Single	Elderly Couple	Single Person with Overnight Carer
Studio	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$						$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
1 Bed Flat	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$					$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$
2 Bed Flat			$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$			$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
1 Bed Maisonette	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$					$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
2 Bed Maisonette			$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$			$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
3 Bed Maisonette					$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$
1 Bed House	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$
2 Bed House			$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\G7TG54MI\622px-Family_3.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$
3 Bed House					$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$
4+ Bed House						$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$
1 Bed Bungalow	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$						$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
2 Bed Bungalow								$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\FM2G1QLH\Blue_couple_icon.svg[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\Person_icon_BLACK-01.svg[1].png$
3 Bed Bungalow					$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$	$Description: C:\Users\rclarke\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\13AE42CI\bw-family[1].png$

What happens next?

When we have assessed your application we will write to tell you;

Your housing reference number and:

The band your application has been placed in and your priority (effective) date,
Your registration (application) date,
The number of bedrooms you are entitled to.

When you have received this information you will then be able to place bids on properties that are advertised.

Keeping us informed

You must notify us of any change in your circumstances that may affect your application as this may change your priority band. It may also mean a change to your application effective date, which we use in the shortlisting process. If you do not inform us of a change in circumstances and you are offered a property, the offer may be withdrawn.

Please ensure you inform us if you change your contact details. If we can not contact you to discuss your application or a potential offer of a property then your application may be suspended or closed.

How to make a Housing Application

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