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Applying for social housing training

Get an overview of how to apply for social housing provided by housing associations or local authorities.

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This training provides a basic overview on how to apply for social housing that is low-cost rented housing provided by housing associations or councils. After this training you will understand:

how the housing allocation scheme works,
how to apply for council housing,
how to navigate the bidding system, and
how to challenge councils’ decisions.

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Key training information

Time and format:

2 hours online, or
5 hours in-person

Your rights when homeless or in temporary accommodation

This training can be part of a course on your rights when homeless or in temporary accommodation.

Tenancies and other housing arrangements (2hr)
Dealing with homelessness applications (2hr)
Living in temporary accommodation (2hr)
Applying for social housing (2hr)

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