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Apply to the Housing Register

About this form

This form is to apply to join the Hackney housing register. If you successfully join the register, you will be on our waiting list for social housing.

The form could take up to an hour to complete, as we ask for personal information about yourself and any other people you want to move with.

If you don't have any of the information we ask for to hand, you can save your progress and come back to your application at any time within 30 days before you submit it.

WarningDo not use this form if any of the following apply to you:
  • You are currently homeless
  • You have been threatened with homelessness
  • You are a victim of domestic abuse
  • You are a victim of gang violence

In these circumstances you should contact us on 020 8356 2929 or complete this form and we will contact you within 24 hours.

What happens next

After completing this form, we may email you links to securely provide additional information or documents to support your application.

We will then verify your information to assess your suitability for social housing in Hackney. You will receive a decision by email within 20 working days.

Average waiting times

Due to the demand for council housing in Hackney, many people who join the register will never receive a council property.

We strongly recommend that you consider all alternative housing options. For many people, the most realistic option is to rent in the private sector.

Bedrooms requiredHousing RegisterPrivate rental
1 bedroom4 years1 month
2 bedrooms11 years1 month
3 bedrooms12 years1 month
4 bedrooms17 years1 month
5 bedrooms32 years2 months

If you choose to rent privately, we may be able to help in a number of ways, both financially and practically.
Find out more about housing options

I still want to apply

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