Medway doesn’t have a separate “apply for a council house” form in the usual sense — you register for social housing through Kent Homechoice. Before you apply, Medway asks you to complete a pre-assessment to check whether you’re eligible, and if you’re awarded a priority band you can then bid for properties.
| Step | What to do | What you’ll need |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the pre-assessment questionnaire | Ages of household members, salary details, benefits received, other income/savings, money owed, and any current or former owed rent |
| 2 | Register for social housing in Medway through Kent Homechoice | Your application will be assessed against Medway’s allocations policy |
| 3 | Wait for your application to be assessed | If you’re awarded a priority band, you can express interest in advertised accommodation |
| 4 | Bid for a property on Kent Homechoice | Application area, Homechoice number, and date of birth |
You can start here: Complete the pre-assessment questionnaire. If your application is successful, Medway says only people with a high or urgent need to move are likely to be given a priority band because demand is high.