Once you apply for social housing, Runnymede checks whether you’re eligible and whether you have the right local connection to join the housing register. If you qualify, you’ll be placed on the register and considered for housing when suitable homes are available.
| After applying | What happens |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | Runnymede checks whether you’re eligible to apply, including any immigration restrictions. |
| Local connection check | You must show a local connection to Runnymede through residence, work, self-employment, or an exceptional health/welfare reason. |
| Register outcome | If you qualify, you can join the housing register. |
| Housing offer | If you’re successful, an offer could be council-owned accommodation or accommodation from a Housing Association or Registered Provider. |
| System change note | Runnymede says the housing register system is changing, and if you apply on the temporary system you’ll need to re-apply when the new Housing Online system goes live. |
If you want to apply, Runnymede says you can do that online through the housing register page: Join the Runnymede housing register.