Step 1 - How to register

You will be able to apply for properties through Homechoice if you have registered with South Oxfordshire District Council’s Housing Services.  For details on how to apply to join the housing register click Who Can Use the Service.

Download an application form here

If you are interested in home ownership opportunities, you can also apply to the Catalyst HomeBuy scheme. Application for HomeBuy

When you are accepted on to the housing register we will write to tell you:

• Your application reference number

• The Priority Band your application has been placed in

• Your application date and

• Your Mobility level (if this applies)

• The size and type of properties that you can bid for.

• Whether you have a qualifying local connection to the district.

Click The Priority Scheme for more information.

You must tell us if there are any changes in your circumstances so that we can reassess your application and if necessary make changes to your band and priority date. Your circumstances will be checked at the time of receiving an offer. If you have not told us about changes in your circumstances your application may be suspended or your rehousing may be delayed.

Property Size

You will only be able to bid for properties that are suitable for the size of your family. The rules are different for rented and shared ownership properties.

Council and Housing Association Rented Accommodation

The following table shows the size and type of property that you will normally be able to bid for:

 

Household size and type	Size of property
Single person	Studio/bedsit
Single person or couple	1 bed flat
Single person, couple or household with up to 2 children  (above ground floor particularly suitable for separated parents with access), two adults not partners (eg siblings, friends, tenant and carer)	2 bedroom flat
Single person or couple	1 bedroom bungalow
Single person, couple or parent(s) with up to 2 children	2 bedroom bungalow
Single person, couple or parent(s) with up to 2 children	2 bedroom maisonette
Couple, two adults or parent(s) with up to 2 children	2 bedroom house
Parent(s) with 2 to 4 children	3 bedroom house
Parent(s) with 3 or more children	4 bedroom house
Single person	*Sheltered studio
Single person or couple	*Sheltered 1 bedroom flat
Single person or couple	*Sheltered 2 bedroom flat
Single person or couple	*Sheltered 1 bed bungalow
Single person or couple	*Sheltered 2 bedroom bungalow

Unborn babies will qualify as a child once the mother is more than 3 months’ pregnant.