Apply for a council or housing association home

Before you apply for a council home, make sure that this is the right service for your personal circumstances.

If you are homeless

You should complete the homelessness enquiry form.

If you are fleeing domestic abuse

You should complete the homelessness enquiry form.

One of our staff members will contact you directly to discuss your housing options.

If you are already a council tenant in Croydon, contact your tenancy officer to discuss next steps.

If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

If you have already joined the Croydon housing register

You do not need to make another application.

Visit your Housing Online account to see the progress of your application.

If you are subject to immigration restrictions

You’re not eligible to join the housing register.

For more information, see the GOV.UK guidance on entering and staying in the UK.

You should search for a private property to rent. Read our guide to finding a private rented property. 

If you, or someone in your household, owns residential property anywhere

You may not be eligible to apply to the housing register, but we will consider your circumstances when you make your application.

You should search for a private property to rent. For more information, read our guide to finding a private rented property.