Applying for Council Housing in Thanet, East Kent

Who can apply?

Anyone can apply for Council housing but accommodation is offered on a priority need basis. This means that housing is given to applicants who need it most.

If you apply for housing your application will be assessed according to various criteria. You will be assessed and you will be allocated to a priority band.

You may be offered an interview to discuss all options for resolving your housing difficulties.

• Moving here from outside the district
• Age Requirement
• Current Tenancy or Mortgage
• Order of Priority 
• Deferment of Application
• Exemptions to the Priority Banding Scheme
• Homes Mobility Scheme
• Changes in circumstances

A copy of our Lettings Policy adopted in October 2004 is available.

How do I apply?

You must complete a Housing Register application form. Forms are available from:

• Housing Options team on 01843 577277 or e-mail housing@thanet.gov.uk
• Thanet Gateway Plus centre, Cecil Street, Margate 
• Council's District Offices.

Any details you give on your application form may be shared with a number of Housing Associations that we work with as partners.

We will be happy to assist you in completing the application.

For more information on the Housing Register, please contact:

Housing Options team

Community Services Department,

Thanet District Council,

P O Box 9, Cecil Street,

Margate,

Kent CT9 1XZ

What happens next?

Once you have been accepted onto the Housing Register, you will be eligible to see and bid for available social housing properties using Kent Homechoice.

Housing Options Team Service Standards

The council is committed to providing good quality services that meet the needs of all.  This booklet sets out services provided by the Housing Options Team, and what to do if you wish to make a complaint.

Housing Options Team

E-mail:

housing@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577277

Fax: 01843 291097