Apply for sheltered accommodation

 

The Housing Need Register

To apply for sheltered housing, you need to fill in an application form so that your circumstances can be considered.  You will then be assigned a place on the Housing Need Register within one of our five 'bands.'  Band one indicates the highest level of need, whereas band five indicates the lowest.  If your circumstances change, you can have your banding re-assessed.

 

East Kent Housing is not responsible for the Housing Need Register or lettings; this remains a function of the council.

 

How to apply

 

You can apply by:

 

  • Visiting the council offices in either Canterbury or Herne Bay, and picking up an application form (the orange booklet).

    Canterbury office

    Military Road, Canterbury,

    Kent, CT1 1YW

       Herne Bay office

       William Street, Herne Bay,

       Kent, CT6 5NX


 

 

 

 

  • Telephoning us on 01227 862142 to give us your details and we will send an application form to you through the post.

 

 

  • Apply online (you will be directed back to a Canterbury City Council webpage)

 

 

Read our information booklet (PDF), explaining how to apply and how the system works.