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By completing this form you have confirmed that you have read the Allocation Scheme document and met the criteria for social housing within Swindon Borough Council.
When working through the form, please ensure you answer all questions fully as we can only assess your eligibility for social housing and your housing need/priority on the information you disclose on the application.

To join the housing register you will need to provide supporting documents for all household members who are to be part of this application before we can make a full assessment.
To facilitate the processing of your application, the supporting documents listed below must be submitted to us within 28 days of this application. Please provide copies of all of the supporting documents below with this application from either online or to housing@swindon.gov.uk quoting your housing reference number
Please note that further information may be requested at a later date.

Identification for each applicant over 18:
Passport,driving licence,resident permit or if you do not have either of these, a birth certificate with any immigrations documents.
Identification for each applicant under 18:
Birth certificate along with child benefit and child tax credit award letters. If unable to provide then will need to see this in the full bank statement
Proof of income:
Last 3 month's consecutive wage slips, contract of employment and all benefit full award letters.
Proof of capital:
Latest 3 month's full statement for all bank,building society,saving accounts and post office accounts for each applicant over 18.
Proof of address:
Tenancy agreement,license agreement or letter from current head of household. If you are no fixed abode you will need to request a NFA questionnaire and supply letters from any friends or family you stay with.
Landlords Reference:
Please provide either an up to date rent statement or a letter from your current landlord confirming you have no rent arrears or tenancy issues.
PIP/DLA:
If applicable please provide any copy of the full award letters.

The main applicant must provide all proofs within the 28 days of submitting this Application. Please note that if we do not receive all applicable proofs within this timescale we will cancel your application. If you are unable to provide any of this documentation please let us know the reason why in the Additional Information section of this Application.

Our Privacy Policy will help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share your information and how you can update, manage, and delete your information. The full notice can be found here
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Personal Details

You will need to provide proof of identification before your application is approved.
Acceptable documents are a copy of your Passport, Driving Licence, Armed Forces ID, Student ID, EU ID or Entitlement to Benefits (not Child Benefit or Child Tax Credits).

Title

First name(s)

Surname

Maiden name or any aliases you have used

Gender identity

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Does Swindon Borough Council Social Services (Corporate Parent) have full responsibility for you?

National Insurance Number

Contact Details

Mobile Number

Landline Number

Pre-application

The following should be answered by you, the main applicant

Are you a British Citizen?

Have you been granted "Leave to Remain" in the UK?

You will need to supply your letter from the Home Office or other proof of leave to remain as evidence for your application to be accepted

Do you intend to remain living permanently in the UK?

Please provide the name and telephone number of your registered Swindon BC doctors' surgery

For 16/17 year old where Swindon Borough Council Social Services (Corporate Parent) have full responsibility for you, please state yes to this question.

Have you lived in the Swindon Borough continually for the last 3 years or 3 years out of the 5 years?

How many hours per week do you work or volunteer in the Borough of Swindon as per the Allocations Scheme criteria?

Are you currently a member of the British Armed Forces or have you previously served in the British Armed Forces within the last 5 years?

Please do not select 'Yes' if you have been dishonourably discharged.
You will be asked to provide your warrant card or discharge paperwork as evidence if your bid for housing is successful

You will need to provide proof of discharge

Are you fleeing domestic abuse?

If you are in immediate need of rehousing please contact www.swindonwomensaid.org or call 01793 610610 (local) and continue to complete this form

Are you subject to hate crime or incidents?

These are hate crimes and incidents of hatred or hostility based on someone's race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability.
Please see the Wiltshire Police website or your local Police website; and continue to complete this form.

Are you a care leaver of Swindon Borough Council and under the age of 25?

Details of social/support worker or team and contact number

Do you have more than £16,000 in assets or savings?

Please refer to the Allocation Scheme, You may not be eligible for Housing.

Do you have a combined annual income of more than 30,000 pounds?

Please refer to the Allocation Scheme, You may not be eligible for Housing.

Are you a home owner?

Are you a home owner interested in sheltered flats?

Home owners over 60 will only be eligible for sheltered flats

Has your landlord given you a formal "Letter of Notice to Quit" your tenancy?

If you have been given a formal "Letter of Notice to Quit" from your landlord which is due to expire within the next 56 days then email housingoptions@swindon.gov.uk; and continue to complete this form. Please note that there is a long wait for social housing and this application will be assessed in line with the Allocation Scheme.

Please provide the date you need to leave your current tenancy (you will be asked to provide a copy of this letter as evidence) (dd/mm/yyyy)