Am I eligible to join the Housing Register?

Who is eligible?

Who is eligible?

To join the Housing Register you must:

  • be 16 years old or over, although your application will usually be suspended until you are 18
  • live in the Borough and have been a resident here for at least five years continuously *
  • Be an assured tenant of a Housing association participating in the Common Housing Register (CHR) who is a Borough Resident in a property they have occupied for at least one year

You will not be eligible if:

  • you are a homeowner *
  • your household has savings or capital exceeding £16,000 *
  • your household income is more than £60,000 per year *
  • you are not a British citizen, UK resident or subject to immigration control

* Exceptions are set out in the Allocation Policy.

Applications may be put on hold if you:

  • owe the Council money
  • refuse three offers considered to be suitable accommodation
  • have been found to be intentionally homeless
  • have been evicted from a previous Council or housing association property due to:
    • anti-social behaviour
    • rent arrears
    • any breach of your tenancy agreement

Please read the Allocations Policy (PDF) for more information.

To apply for the Housing Register, please complete the HomeOption online form.