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How do I apply?

Application forms, details and everything you need to know before you apply
How do I apply?

Please read our Allocations and Eligibility Policy before submitting an application form. The policy and application & eligibility form are both available in the downloads section of the Housing website  or here. Alternatively call Housing on 756540 or the GHA on 245530 and the forms can be sent to you or be collected from our offices.

To be able to apply you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • be able to demonstrate your long-term ability to reside lawfully in any local market accommodation
  • meet the income and capital requirements for social housing

Application form

 

Single Gateway

States Housing and GHA have changed the way you apply for social housing.

From October 2018, we have combined our waiting and transfer lists to have a single waiting list for new applicants and those tenants who are eligible for a transfer. This means there is one combined waiting list for the States' properties and GHA. We have called this our Single Gateway to social housing. It does not include partial ownership.

All applications for social housing will be made directly to Housing Allocations, Edward T. Wheadon House, Le Truchot, St Peter Port, GY1 3WH and, once accepted onto the waiting list, will be eligible for both States and GHA properties.

  1. Complete your application form
  2. Submit your supporting documentation
  3. Your application is assessed
  4. You may be placed on the Single Gateway list or;
  5. You will be contacted if further information is required
  6. You may be invited to complete a health needs questionnaire
  7. If eligible, you will remain on the Single Gateway waiting list until a suitable property becomes available

Our policies and are available in the downloads section of the States Housing website or on our Am I eligible page.

These documents are also available on request in an alternative format such as paper or large print.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information on 756540 (Housing) or 245530 (GHA). The FAQ document may also be helpful.

FAQs on Single Gateway

 

I am an existing tenant and have a change in circumstances, what do I need to do?

If your circumstances have changed, you will need to let us know if any of these changes apply to you:

  • You, or a member of your household, have received an increase in income.
  • There is a new person living in your household.
  • Someone who was living in your household has moved out.
  • There is a health reason that may require a different type of property or facilities.

Any existing tenants currently on the Housing or GHA transfer lists will be contacted if they are required to provide further information or if they are no longer eligible for a transfer

It is important you always let your landlord know if any of the changes above apply to your household as changes may affect:

  • your eligibility
  • your priority on the waiting list
  • the type of property you are offered
Why do I need to complete a Health Needs Questionnaire?

We need to be able to understand whether you have any special requirements that would affect the type of property you are allocated. This will help us to determine your priority on the waiting list. It may mean there are fewer properties available to meet your needs and could possibly lengthen the time you have to wait to be allocated. If you are already in Social Housing we may be able to consider adaptations to the property you are in already. We hope the information provided on the questionnaire will be sufficient, but occasionally we may need further information to support your application. With your consent, we may contact other professionals such as your GP. Any charges made by the GP for providing this information, will be the responsibility of the applicant/tenant.

Health needs assesment questionnaire