Who Can Apply?
The Waiting List for housing is open to anyone over 16. If you owe rent or other amounts you will not normally be offered another property. Each case will be individually assessed.
What Are My Choices?
The choice list within the the application form shows how many properties are rented in each area by type and number of bedrooms. The properties that are available to let will vary from day to day. Obviously, if you choose areas where there are a lot of properties then the chance of an early offer is much greater. Housing Officers will be pleased to assist you by discussing your choices with you. Areas are allocated depending on age. For full details please visit our website page Where do we have properties?
The list also includes Housing Association properties for which the Council can nominate you.
PLEASE NOTE: THE WAITING LIST FOR DINSDALE COURT, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE IS CURENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.. DINSDALE COURT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED AND REBUILT
How Do I Apply?
You need to fill in an application form, give all of the information requested, sign and date the form and return it to a local Housing office. When you hand deliver a form you will be given a receipt immediately. If you need any help you can ask any member of staff. A visit to your home or temporary residence can be arranged when necessary. It is very important that you keep us up to date with your telephone number. Any offer of property is telephoned out to you, therefore you could miss out if we do not know your new number!.
If you indicate that you have medical issues we will ask for the following information:
- The Doctors' diagnosis of your condition
- How your condition has evolved
- What treatment you are receiving
- Have you been referred to a specialist or to a hospital?
- How your medical condition is affected by your current housing?
We will contact your Doctor if we need further clarification after we have spoken to youi.
Housing Application form - pdf document
Do you have a Criminal Record?
When you complete your housing application form you will be asked to declare if you a criminal record. It is very important that all convictions are declared. Should you have any previous convictions we will check the full details with the criminal records bureau. Some serious offences may exclude you from being housed by Housing Services. We may be able to refer you to an alternative housing provider who specialise in housing ex-offenders. Please speak to a Housing Options Advisor if you require more advice.
What Happens to My Form?
When the form is received it will be processed. This means that someone will put your details on the computer and your application will be added to a specific Group, and given Points.
| Groups |
Criteria |
| Group 1 |
Where at least one partner is over 60 or where there are significant mobility or disability issues |
| Group 2 |
Single people under 60 |
| Group 3 |
Two adults |
| Group 4 |
Families with one child |
| Group 5 |
Families with two or three children |
| Group 6 |
Larger families |