Join the Housing Register

Southampton City Council’s housing register is temporarily closed, so we are unable to accept new applications due to changes being made to the system. Applications that have already been received will be processed as normal. Homebid will remain open.

If you are at risk of homelessness:

Need to move

A very small proportion of applicants may have an urgent need to move because of disability, or on medical or welfare grounds. This could include people living in conditions that pose an imminent, unavoidable risk of serious physical or mental harm, and for whom other housing options are not reasonably available.

If you feel you meet this need then please complete the form below. You can upload evidence to support your case. If you do not provide enough information, your case may be refused at this time.

Please note that any evidence provided must show how your accommodation is impacting on you and/or your household.

We will notify you of the outcome in writing or via email if one is provided.

If your application is not accepted and you are in need of housing, as per the Allocations Policy 2019, you will be eligible to keep the qualifying date that you would have been awarded when you reapply. This is when the housing register is re-opened.

You will need to re-apply when the housing register reopens and provide the letter containing this information. You will be notified in writing if this is the case and your qualifying date will be confirmed. Please note that if you are not in housing need when you reapply then your application will not be accepted.

The policy is changing, and all new applications will be assessed under the new Allocation Policy.

Before you apply

To be eligible to join the Housing Register, you must:

Currently live in Southampton

There are provisions in place for social housing tenants (council and housing association) who do not yet live in Southampton but need to move to Southampton to take up an offer of employment in the city, or to move closer to existing employment in the city.

Have lived in Southampton for three years

You are only eligible to join the Housing Register if you have lived in the city for three continuous years at the point of applying.

Be over 18

You are only eligible to join the Housing Register if you are 18 or older.

If you are under 18 and at risk of becoming homeless, or if it is not safe for you to stay where you are, there is advice and help available.

Contact Homelessness Advice or call 023 8083 2327.

Not own a residential property, in the UK or abroad

You will not be eligible to join the Housing Register if you own residential property, either in the UK or another country.

Not be subject to immigration control

The law says that the council cannot allocate housing to people who are subject to immigration control including asylum seekers, those who have been refused leave to remain in the country, and those with no recourse to public funds.

Please note that we will only be accepting applications that are assessed as having an urgent need to move at this time.

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Before you apply

You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself a couple of minutes to fill in the form.

You will need:

  • Any supporting evidence relevant to this application

Make an urgent request for rehousing

If you need any assistance with this form, please contact us by:

Our policies

Nominating an advocate

If you find it difficult to understand or just want extra help in understanding your housing issues, you can give consent for information and documentation to be disclosed to someone you trust.

For more information, see nominate an advocate.

What documents do I need to provide?

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Frequently asked questions about the changes to the Housing Register

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