Our New Allocations Policy is now live
Published: Wednesday 1 April 2026Everyone on the housing register needs to re-apply on-line before 31st May 2026.
You will receive a letter explaining this very soon. If you cannot apply online, and are unable to find anyone to help you, the letter will give you the option to request a call from us so that we can arrange support for you to apply online.
To apply you will need to create a new account, even if you previously had a housing register account with us:
- open the website www.HomesFirstLettings.co.uk website.
- click on the ‘Register’ button at the top right-hand corner to create a new account and follow the steps to input your details
- once this stage has been completed, your new registration number will be shown on screen.
- you can then use this number as your login reference on the main home page for Homes First Lettings, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete your application and provide any medical evidence and supporting documents.
- Your application will then be re-assessed under the new policy. This can take up to six weeks and we will contact you once we have made a decision about your application.
- If you are currently on the register and re-apply before 31st May 2026, and you are assessed as remaining in the same priority band, you will keep your current effective date. It will only change if you are awarded a different band. we will confirm this with you once we've assessed your application.
- You can check on the status of your application by clicking on login which will give you access to your account. Full details of the New Allocations Policy can be found on our website.