Where Am I Going to Live?

Housing Providers

The way housing is provided has changed and there is no longer any local authority Council Housing. All of it has been transferred to local Housing Associations and it differs in each area. To contact housing providers in your area see. There are plenty of housing providers who offer tenancies and a secure tenancy and you have certain rights, such as the right to have repairs carried out.

Anyone over 16 and who lives in the United Kingdom. Tenancies will not be granted to anyone under 18 unless they have been accepted as homeless and have a guarantor. Any homeless person under 16, would be automatically referred to social services and not offered a tenancy. Ask your local Housing/ Aid Centre/ Access point for help if you are interested

To apply for a tenancy you might need to fill in a housing application form available from a local housing provider. There are notes to help you with this form and housing staff will be happy to assist you, especially if you are homeless. Check your local housing office for more details.

There are some local housing providers who run a point system; a points system is used to decide who is in most need. Your points are worked out from your application form. Your local access points or housing aid centre can give you more advice and assistance. (Please note Bradford and Wakefield district no longer have a points system).

A Points Scheme cannot cover every situation, so there are some applications which are dealt with outside the scheme. For instance, if you are homeless or cannot remain at home due to very difficult problems, then you should contact your local Housing Aid Centre/ Access point or Housing Needs Support Centre.

The cost of a one bedroom flat suitable for a single person will vary. This variation in rent takes into account the age and condition of the flat, and if you are entitled to Housing Benefit or working..

You need to keep your landlord/lady informed of your most recent address so that they can inform you of any offers of accommodation. You should also tell them of any changes in your circumstances as this may affect your points.