Council housing

A council house, otherwise known as a local authority house, is a house that is owned by the local council and rented to people at a low rent. In Kent, these homes are owned by your local district or borough council.

If you are disabled and would like to request a housing needs assessment, you will need to make sure that you are registered and have a bidding number from your local district or borough council before contacting Kent County Council adult social care.

Kent Homechoice 

The Kent Homechoice website can assist with council housing:

• You can apply to be on the housing register, which is the first step in getting council housing
• Once your application is approved, you can log in to see available properties and express interest in the ones that suit your needs
• The website provides resources and guidance on tenancy and housing options, helping you understand the process and make informed decisions
• Kent Homechoice will advertise all empty council and housing association homes that are available to let.  Properties are advertised daily on this website with the exception of Canterbury who advertise properties weekly on a Wednesday.

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For more information on applying for council housing

• Find your local council - GOV.UK
• You can contact your local council for information on council housing
• Citizens Advice have advice for getting on the waiting list for a council home.

• • This includes information on eligibility, if you're a priority for a home and how to fill out the application.