We've been providing affordable homes for rent for over 40
years. These homes are part-funded by the government - so the rent
may be lower than homes offered for private rent. Anyone can apply.
Why do you want to move?
You can apply by one or all of these paths depending on your
circumstance.
My current home is
unsuitable
This is the called the general
application path. We award points based on why you need to
move. The more points you have, the more chance of getting a
home:
| Why I need a new home |
Points awarded |
| I'm homeless |
50 |
| I'm losing my home in the next month |
50 |
| My home is unsafe to live in (fire/flood) |
50 |
| Someone has a medical condition that would be improved by
moving house |
50 |
| I'm being harassed |
50 |
| I'm a vicitm of domestic violence |
50 |
| My family is living apart |
25 |
| My home needs major repairs |
20 |
| My home is in poor condition |
10 |
| No bath, living room, kitchen toilet, hot-water supply |
10 (for each amenity you lack) |
| I live above or below ground floor with a child who is under
10 |
10 |
| I'm sharing a bath/shower, living room, kitchen, tiolet with
people who are not in my household |
5 (for each amenity you share) |
| I have too many bedrooms |
5 (for each room you don't need) |
Will I get a home?
We let about 75% of our homes this way. Find
out more about how we decide.
Tip: Make sure you have evidence to support why you need a new
home. Find out more about the application process.
I can
help a particular community
This is called the community application path.
You may want to move into a new community for a number of
reasons:
- You have long-term family connections in the community
- You give support to someone in the community
- You're active in a community and you want to be closer to
it
- You do paid or unpaid work in the community.
Will I get a home?
We let about 15% of our homes this way. If
you're accepted you'll be put on a waiting list. Your application
will be dealt with in date order. Find out more about how we
decide.
Tip: make sure you give the reasons why you've chosen the area
and your connection with it. Find out more about the application process.
I can pay
rent without housing benefit
This is called the economic application path.
It's likely that you:
- Work
- Are moving to start a job
- Have savings or a private income.
Will I get a home?
We let about 10% of our homes this way. If
you're accepted you'll be put on a waiting list. Your application
will be dealt with in date order. Find out more about how we
decide.
Tip: make sure you give details about your work and income when
you complete the application form. Find out more about the application process.
