Applications are nation and area specific
Social-housing allocation systems differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Councils and housing providers use allocation rules to assess need and priority.
Keep evidence current
Tell the housing authority about changes such as homelessness risk, overcrowding, disability, medical needs, domestic abuse, children, unsafe accommodation, caring responsibilities or accessibility needs. Keep copies of evidence and written decisions.
Northern Ireland
Social-housing applications are assessed through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive under the Housing Selection Scheme.
NORTHERN IRELAND — APPLY FOR SOCIAL HOUSINGEngland
Contact your local council to check its housing register and allocation scheme.
FIND YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL