Apply for a house

How long you may have to wait

We allocate homes based on housing need, not how long you have been on the list.

Your wait time depends on:

  • your level of housing need
  • the areas you chose
  • the types of homes you are willing to accept

You may wait longer if you have only chosen a small number of areas or property types.


How to improve your chances

To increase your chances of being offered a home:

  • choose more areas you are willing to live in
  • include different types of properties in your application
  • check the demand for housing in an area to help you make informed choices

Page last modified: 20 November 2025