Applying for social housing

lewismgza

I’ve applied through my local borough but it’s been several weeks and messages and not heard any updates(they’ve response and said they’ll process it soon). Also I currently live in another borough rented and paid for by family but my name is essentially on bills. Or will be As it was paid upfront 

What should I do here, tell council application where I am even though it’s temporarily and would move soon. On any outcome . 

Or just wait for application to be processed and get bids to a place in borough I have always actually lived 

Hannah_Scope

@lewismgza I'm so sorry to hear it has been such a wait for you. 

I would suggest reaching out to Shelter. They would be able to best advise and even have advice pages on their website that you may find useful to read  

poppy123456

When i applied to be added to the housing list i waited more than 2 months for confirmation that my application was successful and i could now start bidding.

You should tell them where you're currently living, which should have been done when you applied to be added to the list.

However, being added to the list and being able to place bids doesn't mean you'll be housed anytime soon. You could potentially be waiting many years, depending on your circumstances and which band you're placed into.

woodbine

Sadly social housing is in great demand and very short supply, our son has now been waiting around 7 years.

lewismgza

poppy123456 said:

When i applied to be added to the housing list i waited more than 2 months for confirmation that my application was successful and i could now start bidding.

You should tell them where you're currently living, which should have been done when you applied to be added to the list.

However, being added to the list and being able to place bids doesn't mean you'll be housed anytime soon. You could potentially be waiting many years, depending on your circumstances and which band you're placed into.

Well I put all my situations where I lived, where I’ve stayed etc but I done form months ago before I had to stay where I am as I was and still could only live with family 

Melin

Just a quick question are we able to apply to be on the waiting list if not homeless as thats what my council told me when l last applied to be on the housing list 

Melin

I am renting privately at the moment 

poppy123456

Melin said:

Just a quick question are we able to apply to be on the waiting list if not homeless as thats what my council told me when l last applied to be on the housing list 

It will depend on their criteria. Some require you to have either lived in the area for X amount of years or have a local connection to that area.

Melin

Thankyou poppy l have been living in this area for more than 10 years and all my family members lives here maybe its worth to speak to the council and give it a try again as the rent prices is going up and l have to pay the top of my housing benefit with my pip money that l should be using for my health