How to apply?
You can register with a local authority if you have a priority need to move.
Once you’ve registered with a borough, you’ll be able to ‘bid’ on the homes you’re eligible for. Some boroughs may offer a waiting list rather than a bidding system.
You’ll be contacted when a suitable property is available. You’ll be prioritised based on your housing needs.
To register with the local authorities you must have:
- A local connection who has lived in the area usually for a minimum of two to five years (depending on the local authority area you live in)
- A priority need to move, for example if you’re underoccupying or overcrowded.
How to apply? Find your local authority and look to complete a housing application form.
How we allocate our homes
We're committed to allocating our homes in a fair, transparent and efficient way.
More information about the range of housing options we offer and who can access them, plus what you can do if you’re not happy with a decision we have made, can be found in our Housing Options and Lettings Policy.
Read our Housing Options and Lettings Policy
Buying the home you rent
As a Southern Housing resident it may be possible to buy the home that you rent from us.
There are a number of schemes that allow you to do this and the eligibility criteria for each is different.
Find out more about these schemes.
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