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Applying for housing and transfers

Who is eligible for social housing?

Housing

Most people are eligible for social housing. The only exceptions are:

  • Applicants from abroad without settled immigration status in the UK as prescribed by the Secretary of State.
  • Applicants who the council considers to be unsuitable to be a tenant of the council because s/he, or a member of his/her household has been guilty of unacceptable behaviour serious enough to make them unsuitable to be a tenant of the authority.

Further guidance is provided in the Housing Allocation Scheme (see Related Downloads, request a copy on line or contact the housing department on (020) 8871 6800).

People who fall into one of these categories can seek advice about other housing options from the housing options and projects team.

  1. Applying for housing and transfers
  2. Social housing in Wandsworth and how we allocate it
  3. You are here: Who is eligible for social housing?
  4. How to apply for social housing in Wandsworth and how your application will be assessed
  5. The General Needs Queue
  6. The Physical Disability Queue
  7. Requesting a transfer - council tenants
  8. Requesting a transfer - housing association tenants
  9. Room to Move scheme - financial and other reasons to move to a smaller property
  10. Mutual exchange scheme - swap with another tenant anywhere in the UK
  11. Other options for moving out of Wandsworth and / or into private rented housing
  12. Housing for older people aged 55 or over

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