What does Band 3 mean in housing Lewisham?

What does Band 3 mean in housing Lewisham?

2.5.1 Band 1: Emergency Priority. 2.5.2 Band 2: High Priority. 2.5.3 Band 3: Priority.

How does Lewisham bidding work?

You can only bid for one property a week. You need to make your request for a property by the closing date on the newsletter and website each week. You can withdraw or change your bid at any time during the advertising cycle. This can be done online or by phone.

How do I bid for a council house in Lewisham?

To bid on a council house in Lewisham you will need to apply directly with the council to join the housing register. If your application is successful, you will be added to the waiting list. Lewisham council housing applicants are categorized into 3 bands according to their needs and housing allocation priority.

How long does it take to get a property in Band 3?

Band 3 applicants

What is Band 3 housing?

Band 3: Low priority – for example, people who are employed on a low income who also lack 1 bedroom, and people who need to move due to less severe medical problems than those in Bands 1 and 2.

What does skipped mean on housing list?

If you have been skipped it means that we have had to not consider you for a particular property and we have moved on to someone who may be in a lower band or be in the same band as you but have been on the housing register a shorter amount of time.

How do I apply for housing association?

You can collect an application form in any Housing Executive or housing association office. You should send your form to the Housing Executive or any housing association. The Housing Executive will visit you, assess your housing need and make sure that you are registered on the waiting list.

What is band D for housing?

D – Reasonable preference: families who are overcrowded. social tenants who are under occupying. where the local authority has declared the home to be below tolerable standard.

Is Band B good for housing?

Band A – for households with an urgent need to move. Band B – for households with a high priority to move. Band C – for households with an identified housing need. Band D – for households with no other housing need but interested in affordable social housing and Homebuy.

Who gets priority for housing?

Councils must give some priority for housing to people who: are homeless or are threatened with homelessness. live in unsanitary or overcrowded housing. need to move for medical or welfare reasons.

Is Band C good for housing?

Band C is for all applicants on the housing register. Applicants in Band C do not have any priority and are housed in date order from the date their applications were registered.

Where can I find the Lewisham Find Your Home website?

Lewisham Council has launched a new website to replace Lewisham Homesearch. The Lewisham Find Your Home website replaces Lewisham Homesearch as the place to register a housing application, view properties and place bids. Applicants will also be able to:

What are the priority bands for Lewisham find your home?

There are three priority bands: 3 – priority. If you’re eligible for Lewisham Find Your Home, you should already have a letter telling you which band your application is in, and the list date. This is the date your application was accepted, or the date of any change in circumstances that led to a change of band.

How do I get on the Lewisham council housing list?

To get on the Council’s housing list, you need to complete a housing application form. You can find this on the Lewisham Find Your Home website.

When is Homesearch open in Lewisham Council?

If you are on the housing register you can use homesearch to bid for a property. Office opening hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Property Request Line opening hours if you are having trouble making a bid on the website 0845 122 0567: Thursdays 8am–Sundays 12 midnight