All social accommodation in the South Hams is owned and managed by a number of Housing Associations. To apply for social housing you will need to apply to Devon Home Choice, which is a Devonwide choice-based letting system.
How the choice-based letting system works
- People applying for social housing across Devon only have to complete one application form and are assessed in accordance with the common lettings policy.
- Applicants are placed in one of five bands according to their housing need.
- Applicants will be notified about the type of property including the number of bedrooms they are eligible to bid for.
- Landlords advertise their properties and people can choose which homes they are interested in "bidding” for. "Bid” is the term used to mean that you want to apply for the property.
- The property will generally be offered to the applicant with the greatest housing need, who expresses an interest in the property, and meets the criteria.
- Properties are advertised weekly.
- Applicants are able to "bid” on up to 3 properties a week.
- Applicants are notified if they are the highest pointed applicant.
- The choice based letting system enables people to express an interest in available properties rather than being selected from a waiting list.
- Once the bidding deadline has ended, the property is offered to the eligible person in the highest band with the earliest application date.
How do I register for Devon Home Choice?
You must be registered with Devon Home Choice in order to be able to “bid” for a property
The easiest way to register is to apply online at Devon Home Choice.
The following link on You Tube explains how Devon Home Choice works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VHj65Ob_Q8.
If you are not able to apply online, you should contact the council to request a paper form.
Guide to applying for housing with Devon Home Choice
If you require assistance in completing your registration, a team of advisors will be available at the council offices at Follaton House or you could ring 01803 861260 to speak to an advisor.
