Home Choice Plus

Stratford-on-Avon District Council continues to make progress towards the implementation of a new method for allocating social housing within the District. 

In partnership with six Warwickshire and Worcestershire Local Authorities, Stratford-on-Avon DC has jointly developed a Choice Based Lettings allocation system for social housing called Home Choice Plus.  By sharing the Home Choice Plus system, SDC benefits from other authorities' expertise and also shares the cost of the new system.

The Home Choice Plus method of allocation differs from the traditional housing waiting list in a number of ways:

• Vacant Properties will be advertised on the new system giving applicants the option to express an interest in vacant properties that are suitable for their household's needs   
• Property advertisements will include a photo and information on the type of household the property is suitable for.
• Properties will be advertised in a variety of ways, including locally distributed newsletters, a recorded telephone line and the internet
• Special arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the system is accessible to the more vulnerable.
• Once details have been confirmed to ensure prospective tenants qualify for social housing, an allocation is made to those with the highest priority who have been waiting the longest.

If you are currently registered on the Housing Waiting List you will receive more details and a new shorter application form over the summer.  If you have any worries or questions about the new arrangements, please feel free to call the Housing Advice Team on 01789 260861/2 or email housingadviceteam@stratford-dc.gov.uk