To apply for a council house in Tonbridge and Malling, you need to apply through Kent Homechoice and complete the pre-assessment first. If you’re eligible, you can then submit the full application, upload the supporting evidence, and join the housing register.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Kent Homechoice and start with a pre-assessment. |
| 2 | If you already have an account, log in with your email and password. If not, create an account. |
| 3 | Complete the application form and provide the evidence needed to support your housing register application. |
| 4 | Upload the required documents. If you can’t upload them, email housing.services@tmbc.gov.uk. |
| 5 | Wait for the council to assess your application against the housing allocation scheme. |
| 6 | If accepted, you’ll be given a band and priority date, then you can bid on homes you’re eligible for. |
Tonbridge and Malling says your application won’t be treated as complete unless all required information is provided. If anything’s missing, the application may be removed from the register and you’d have to start again.