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The housing register

In Peterborough we have a common housing register and a joint allocations policy which was agreed in partnership with 10 housing associations who have accommodation in Peterborough, they form the Peterborough Homes partnership. We provide a single point of contact for people seeking social housing in Peterborough.

Social housing in Peterborough is in extremely short supply, we currently have 9,949 live applications on our register. Last year we allocated 1,574 properties, but also took 3,280 new applications for housing. Most people who apply for housing will not be successful with an allocation of accommodation.

If you would like to apply to join the Peterborough housing register you will need to complete an application form. Once completed you have to present in person to us at the Customer Services centre at Bayard Place, Broadway, Peterborough. You will also have to bring all of the documentation listed on pages 2 and 3 of the application form so we can confirm you're eligible and correctly determine how your application should be prioritised on the register.

Anyone aged 16 or over (including those with no fixed abode) may be placed on the housing register except for:

• people from abroad subject to immigration control or regulations
• people prescribed as ineligible by regulations made by the Secretary of State
• people we consider to be unsuitable to be tenants due to unacceptable behaviour

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  Housing application form
  (303KB, 8 pages)

Once you have been accepted onto the housing register your application will be assessed and prioritised in accordance with our allocations policy and placed into one of five bands. Your position in the band is determined by the date you entered the band. Your housing application will remain in that band unless your circumstances change. You are required to advise us of any changes as it may be necessary to reprioritise your application.

Please Note: If you currently a tenant of a Housing Association in Peterborough you will need to approach them for written authorisation to apply to join the housing register.