How social housing is allocated
Get an overview of how social housing allocations work.
Who can join this free webinar
This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.
Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Find out more about how our work is funded.
Course information
Level: Entry (Level 1)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Ninety minutes
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 22 July 2026 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 17 September 2026 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Wednesday 30 September 2026 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Monday 05 October 2026 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Wednesday 21 October 2026 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 05 November 2026 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Friday 13 November 2026 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Friday 20 November 2026 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Wednesday 02 December 2026 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 10 December 2026 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Wednesday 13 January 2027 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Friday 05 February 2027 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Tuesday 23 February 2027 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 04 March 2027 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Friday 19 March 2027 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
What this webinar covers
This course includes:
what we mean by social housing
what is an allocation of social housing
who can apply and how to apply for social housing
an overview of allocation schemes
Housing law is different in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This session covers English law only.
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge of housing allocations for this course.
You might be an adviser or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.
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