Register for council housing

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

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Apply to join the housing register

Complete the online form below to find out if you're eligible to join the housing register.

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After you've completed our online form

We will either: 

  • let you know that you're eligible to apply and send you the housing register application form
  • explain why you're not eligible to join the housing register

If you're eligible to join the register

You will need to provide the right supporting documents for everyone listed in your application. 

Supporting documents we will need to see

Documents include:

  • proof of ID (passport, driving licence or birth certificate)
  • proof of current address (recent bank statement or utility bill)
  • total income and savings

Your total income and savings must include:

  • earnings from employment (3 consecutive months or 5 consecutive weekly payslips)
  • any welfare benefits you get
  • your total investments (such as stocks and shares)

Other supporting documents

We may need extra supporting documents, including:

  • proof of your immigration status (valid passport or documents from the Home Office)
  • your most recent tenancy agreement
  • a notice of eviction from your landlord
  • a letter outlining your access rights to any children listed in your application
  • proof of pregnancy for anyone listed in the application (MAT B1 or scan report)
  • proof of employment if you work in Woking but do not live in Woking
  • a medical information form and supporting evidence (if your property affects your health)

You must also provide details of any homes you have owned, including:

  • any equity received from the sale
  • proof you no longer have a financial or legal interest in the property
  • property completion statement

We can accept copies of documents before you are housed. We will need to see original documents when you are being housed.

We cannot accept your application if supporting documents are not provided or valid.

What we will do

Applications are registered in date order and urgent applications are prioritised.

When we get your application, we will check the information and your supporting documents. We will contact you if we need other supporting information.

If your application is successful, you will be placed into one of the 4 priority bands based on your needs:

  • Band A – emergency need to move
  • Band B – urgent need to move
  • Band C – identified housing need
  • Band D – low or reduced housing need

For details, refer to page 31 of the Housing Allocations Policy.

Successful applicants generally wait some years before being offered a house.

Change of circumstances

You must tell us straight away if your situation has changed, including:

  • changes to your income
  • a marriage, birth or death
  • change of address

Contact us

Get help if you're at risk of becoming homeless.