Social housing tenants
Anyone can apply for social housing, however
if you fall into one of the categories below, you may not be
eligible to register.
- People under 16 years old
- Certain people from abroad, including some
who are subject to immigration control
- People who have been guilty of serious
unacceptable behaviour (this includes the behaviour of anyone you
live with or might reasonably be expected to live with)
- Anyone else, as specified by the Secretary of
State.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible,
please contact us and we will be able to advise you. We can
also tell you what evidence or documents you will need to help
prove your eligibility.
We can advise you whether Social Housing is
the best option for you, and can give advice on what size of
property you may be eligible for and on waiting times for
housing.
Please note, there is a high demand
for social housing in Knowsley and you may need to wait a long time
before you receive the offer of a home.
If you are looking to rent a home in Knowsley
you may want to consider private rented
accommodation.
Transfers
If you are a registered social landlord
(housing association) tenant and staying in your present home is
not an option, you may be able to transfer to a different home with
the same landlord. You should speak to your landlord to see
if this can be arranged. If you prefer, you can contact us
for advice and we may be able to speak to your landlord on your
behalf.
If you are in housing difficulty, the
most important thing is to get advice as soon as possible. If
you think you are, or may be about to become homeless, contact the
Housing Options Service on 0800 694 0280.
We are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Wednesday
9am-4pm). There is also an out of hours service available on
the same number in an emergency.
More information about
the Housing Options Service.
Housing associations in Knowsley
Knowsley Council does not own its own housing,
however we work closely with a number of Registered Social
Landlords (housing associations) who manage the social rented
housing in Knowsley.
You can also contact our housing associations
directly to apply for housing. For more information about
applying for housing from a housing association, please see their
websites.
List
of all our housing associations.