London Borough of Havering | application entry

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Application

Main Applicant

Eligibility & Qualification

Eligibility Check

Please note that your application will only proceed to the next stage if you pass the eligibility criteria. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you will be informed and your application will not be processed further.

How to Apply and what happens next

Applying to join the Housing Register is straightforward. Here's what you need to do:

Complete an Application Form:
You can fill out the form here. Once completed, we will assess this and reach a decision within 2 months.
Havering Portal:
Link your application to your My Havering portal account using your reference number and your details once it has been submitted. This will allow you to update your circumstances, as well as upload your supporting information.
Provide Supporting Documents:
We will need documents to verify your identity, income, and housing situation. This will include as a minimum Photo ID, Tenancy Agreements, Bank Statements, Birth Certificates and Proof of Income whether in work or on state benefits.
Assessment:
Once we receive your application and documents, we will verify your stated housing needs and make a decision. You will be notified of the outcome in writing

Are you living in the UK now?

Unfortunately, you do not meet the prequalification criteria to join the housing register at this time. This could be due to various reasons such as not meeting the residency requirements, or other eligibility criteria. Please review our housing allocation policy for more details.

What is your current residency status?

Existing Social Housing Tenant (ESHT) e.g. in a Havering Council tenancy or Havering based Housing Association tenancy

Accepted Homeless Household (AHH) e.g. owed a homeless duty by Havering Council

Housing Register (HR) neither of the above categories e.g. living with family/friends, lodging, living in private sector, leaving care.

Under which applicant Category are you applying as?

Please enter your Homeless Case Reference Number

Age

Are you 18 or over?

Are you under 18 and accepted as homeless by Havering Council or Social Care Department?

Residency

Do you currently live in the London Borough of Havering?

Have you lived in the London Borough of Havering (continuously) for 4 of the last 6 years?

Have you been assessed by Havering Council as homeless or threatened with homelessness?

Please select an option that most closely reflects your situation "I am homeless or threatened with homelessness because…" (select the one that most closely applies)

Are you accepted as homeless and currently reside with friends or family?

Are you accepted as homeless and do not currently reside with friends or family (Street Homeless/Rough Sleeping)?

Have you applied as a result of fleeing domestic abuse from another borough where you are at risk if you return?

Are you a care leaver aged 16-24 who has spent a total of 13 weeks in care in England or Wales since age 14 - of which at least one day since reaching aged 16?

Are you a serving member or a former member of the Armed Forces discharged within the last 5 years of this application?

Are you an existing social tenant who needs to move to take up employment or apprenticeship in the borough?

Have you been housed in permanent social housing within the borough via agreement from your local authority or registered provider? (e.g. via Mutual Exchange, Homefinder, agreed Reciprocal or any other Mobility Scheme)

Property Ownership

Do you own, part-own or have an interest in a property either in the UK or abroad that is reasonable for you to occupy?

Do you own a property and due to a serious medical condition are unable to remain in the property and cannot afford alternative accommodation in the private market?

Have you previously owned a property which you sold in the last 5 years?

Financial Details

Do you or your household have sufficient income or capital to meet your housing need?

Do you owe the Council any arrears or other debts?

Unacceptable behaviour

Have you (or anyone included in your application) been evicted from a previous address?

Please provide details e.g. Reason for Eviction, Date of Eviction etc

Please note that completion of a housing application does not guarantee acceptance of your application; or that an offer of housing will be made. You will be advised of the application's status and any additional information we may require once you have completed and submitted your details.

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