Before you make a
homeless application
Before I make an application, what
other options are still available to me?
You can make an homeless application if all our other
housing options do not seem appropriate for your circumstances.
However, we would like to to still take another look at the options
we can offer you before you make the application.
Average waiting times for permanent
accommodation
In Newham the demand for social housing is high and our housing
waiting lists are growing every day. At present, there are
thousands of households who are on the housing waiting list. We are
working very hard to ensure there is more housing available, but at
the moment there are simply not enough council and housing
association properties to go around. The link above indicates the
average waiting time for permanent accommodation in 2008.
Renting a property in Newham
If you are
in employment, you should consider these option which may be
suitable for you.
Buying a property in Newham
If you are in employment, you should consider the option of
purchasing a property. There are a number of low cost home
ownership schemes available.
How to make a homeless
application
If the Prevention Team are unable to assist or prevent your
homelessness your case will be transferred to the Assessment Team.
Your caseworker will contact you and
arrange an interview.