Housing

Housing register

The housing register is a list of people who have applied for social housing in the district. Applicants are placed in a band according to their level of housing need, and homes are offered to applicants in band order as they become available.

Bands

  • Band A: urgent housing need
  • Band B: high housing need
  • Band C: identified housing need
  • Band D: no identified housing need

Check your position

Enter your application reference to check your current band.

For example, HR-2024-00147
Band D
Applicants currently on the register
3,847
Homes let in the last 12 months
20
Estimated waiting time
The Council does not provide estimated waiting times.

How to apply

You can apply for the housing register through My Account. You will need proof of identity, proof of address and details of your current housing situation for everyone in your household.