West Berkshire’s council homes are allocated through the Homechoice housing register. Once you’ve been accepted onto the register, the council sends you details on how to “bid” for available properties — bidding just means saying you want to be considered for that home.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply to the housing register | You need to apply to join the register on the Homechoice website. |
| 2. Council checks eligibility | West Berkshire only lets people join if the assessment shows they are eligible, have a housing need, and meet the qualification criteria. |
| 3. Receive bidding information | If you’re accepted, you’ll be sent information about how to bid for available properties on the Homechoice website. |
| 4. Bid for a property | Bidding means you’re asking to be considered for that property. |
| 5. Get support if needed | If you need help, you can contact the Housing Allocations Team. |
If you want the full process for joining, finding properties, and getting offers, West Berkshire points people to the Homechoice website. The site also has details about how they prioritise applications and their housing options tool.