About the Housing Waiting List

There are no council houses in Epsom and Ewell as stock was transferred to Rosebery Housing Association in February 1994.  Low cost rented housing, or ‘affordable housing’, is provided by a number of different housing associations, the largest of which is Rosebery Housing Association.

The Council has ‘nomination rights’ to a percentage of the housing associations' vacancies and, in order to decide who will be put forward for each vacancy, it operates a Housing Needs Register.  This is a waiting list for people in the Borough who are in need of low cost rented accommodation.  Applicants are held in priority order, based on an assessment of their current circumstances and housing needs.  When a property becomes available, the applicant with the highest amount of points on the register for that particular size of accommodation will be nominated to the housing association.  Applicants will only be made one offer of accommodation and they will only be offered accommodation in their chosen area.

How to join the Housing Needs Register

You can apply to join the Housing Needs Register either by requesting an application form from Housing Services on 01372 732428 or you can print off and return the application form listed below.  If you use this option please read the leaflet called Housing Needs Register and Allocation Policy Summary before completing the form.

Housing Needs Register and Low Cost Home Ownership application form (PDF Version)

Housing Needs Register and Allocation Policy Summary (PDF Version)

If you have any queries, need a form or help in completing the form, then please telephone  01372 732428.

Special Needs Housing and Support Register

The Epsom & Ewell Housing & Support Register is a partnership of the Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Social Services, East Surrey Health Authority and five housing associations.  The Register is run by the Council and is intended for people with housing and support needs.  The Register helps us to assess an applicant’s needs and to identify the most suitable supported accommodation.  Referrals are made from Social Workers and Care Managers.

For more information please telephone 01372 732437 or come into the Town Hall Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm and from 1:30pm to 4.30pm.

Further Information

You can also contact us via email at  housing@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 

Related Links

Choice Based Lettings
EEBC HomeChoice
Housing Advice
Housing Debt
Housing Benefit
Homelessness