To apply for a council house in Havering, you need to complete the housing register application form and submit it online. Once you submit it, Havering will email you a reference number and tell you how to link the application to your My Havering online housing account and upload your documents.
| Step | What to do | Timing / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the application form in full | You can save it and finish later, but it won’t be seen until you submit it |
| 2 | Submit the form | You’ll get an email with your application reference number |
| 3 | Set up or use your My Havering online housing account | Use the reference number to link your application and upload documents |
| 4 | Send the supporting documents | Havering asks for these within 14 days of submission |
| 5 | Wait for assessment | Your application can take up to 2 months to be assessed |
| 6 | If accepted, bid for homes | You can bid through the choice-based lettings system |
Havering says you can usually join the housing register if you’re 18 or older, meet immigration and residency rules, have lived in Havering for 4 out of the last 6 years, don’t own a property, and have no rent arrears or eviction history. Apply for council housing