Register for council housing

What the housing register is, who can apply, how to apply, appeal a decision, how housing is allocated.

Who is eligible for council housing

You can apply to join the housing register if you:

  • are aged 16 years and above
  • have an identified housing need
  • have lived or worked full-time in the borough continuously for the last 2 years

Members of the armed forces do not need to have a connection to the borough.

Who cannot apply

You will not be accepted if you:

  • own property
  • are subject to immigration control
  • do not live full-time in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey
  • have been found guilty of serious anti-social behaviour and a possession order has been granted (or one is being requested)
  • have assaulted a staff member of Woking Borough Council and an injunction has been granted (or one is being requested)
  • have knowingly given false or misleading information, including withholding information

If your application has not been successful, we will write to you and let you know why.

For more information, go to our Housing Allocations Policy.