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If you're looking for social rented housing in Hastings, you'll need to apply to be on the housing waiting list.
Social rented housing is owned and managed by several different housing associations. There is no 'council' housing in Hastings anymore. We manage the waiting list for these properties, so you'll need to apply to us in the first instance.
Once you apply, your application will be assessed and prioritised according to your level of housing need. Your application for social housing will be awarded one of four bands (A,B,C or D), which will determine your priority on the housing waiting list. In the next step, we'll register you with Homemove, our choice-based lettings scheme, which we use to allocate properties. You'll have to bid on available properties and if you have the most need of all the bidders, you'll be offered the property.
Demand for social housing in Hastings is very high and only a small proportion of applicants will be rehoused. We can also advise you on other housing options, like renting or buying privately. You may wish to consider these as alternatives to waiting on the list.
Anyone can apply to be on the housing waiting list, as long as you'e over 16. You may wish to read more about Homemove before you apply. When you're ready to apply, download the Application Form and send it back to us.
If you have health problems that may affect your housing situation, you'll need to complete a separate form, called a Medical Assessment Form, which is available from our Housing Information Point.
If you'd like information about Housing Benefit, please visit our Housing Benefit Advice area.
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Use this on-line form to request Housing Advice.
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For advice on matters relating to housing, please contact our Housing Advice service.
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This page last updated: 28/05/2008