After you apply, Hillingdon sends you a reference number and a band showing your level of housing need. If you want to check or challenge that banding, you can appeal the banding decision.
| What you get after assessment | What it means |
|---|---|
| Reference number (HIL or LIN number) | Lets you express interest in available housing through the Locata system |
| Band | Shows your level of housing need |
| Priority date | Normally the date your application was first registered |
You have the right to appeal your banding decision, and Hillingdon also says you can appeal against any other aspect of your housing assessment. If you’re already past the assessment stage and want to check the band, the appeal page is here: appeal my banding decision.