Housing associations
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. This page applies to England only. Get advice relating to Scotland
If you want to get housing association accommodation, you will have to apply to go on a waiting list.
In most areas, there is a central waiting list for all council and housing association homes, but some housing associations also keep their own separate waiting lists.
Contact housing associations in your area to find out how to apply direct - you can:
- visit the Tenant Services Authority website to find registered housing associations in your area
- ask your local council for their details, or
- look in the Yellow Pages.
But make sure you also apply through your local council's central waiting list as this will increase your chances of getting a place. You can get application forms and information from the housing department, and most councils also have them on their websites.
Visit the Tenant Services Authority website to download a copy of the Charter for housing association applicants and residents which gives more information about how to apply.
You can also download Shelter's free guide to housing association tenancies.
