To apply for a council house in Rotherham, you need to join the Housing Register through Housing Online. Once your application is in, you upload the required documents and then call 01709 336009 to arrange a telephone pre-tenancy appointment so the council can verify your application.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make an application on Housing Online |
| 2 | If you’re new, choose “Option 2. New customers wanting to join the housing register - Create an account” |
| 3 | If you’re an existing applicant or current/former council tenant, choose “Option 1. Current and former tenants and anyone with an existing housing application - Create an account” |
| 4 | Complete the application, then upload all requested documents |
| 5 | Call 01709 336009 to arrange a telephone pre-tenancy appointment |
| 6 | The council verifies your application and, if everything is in order, activates it |
| Documents you may need to upload | Examples mentioned |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Passport, driving licence |
| Income | One month’s full bank statement, pay slips, benefit award letters |
| Current address | Bank statement, recent gas or electricity bill |
| Address history | Details for the past five years |
| Rotherham residency | Proof you’ve lived in Rotherham for three of the last four years, or proof of an exemption |
| UK residency/right to live in the UK | Passport, Home Office documents, share codes |
| Pregnancy | MATB1 |
| Children | Child Benefit proof, if applicable |
| Bank account details | Recent bank statements for all accounts held |
| If renting now | Up-to-date rent statement and landlord contact details |
A few other useful bits: you must meet the housing register rules, and if you’re eligible you’ll be placed in Band 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on need. If you don’t have a computer at home, Rotherham says you can use one for free at your local library.