THE HOUSING REGISTER
Join the Housing Register if you want to be considered for a secure Council tenancy or get the Council's help to find a Housing Association tenancy.
HOW TO JOIN
You will need to complete an application form and return it to Housing Needs and Resources at the address at the bottom of this page.
If you need help in filling in the form, please see a Customer Services Advisor at the Customer Services Centre in the Town Hall
HOW IT WORKS
Priority for housing takes into account housing need as set out in the council's housing allocation policy. The rules are detailed, ask for a copy of the policy for more information from the Housing Policy and Resources Section, contact information at the bottom of this page.
HOW LONG TO WAIT?
We cannot say how long someone will wait for housing as so many factors outside our control affect the answer. We will give you as much information as we can to help you make your own estimate, and do our best to keep the time to a minimum.
You should note that some people, mainly those who can meet their own housing needs, or who have broken conditions of another tenancy may not be offered housing by the council.
REVIEW OF CIRCUMSTANCES
Before any offer is made you will be contacted for your circumstances to be reassessed. This is sometimes called a "Pre-Allocation Assessment". Being contacted in this way does not necessarily mean that you will shortly receive an offer. The main purpose of the assessment is to see if your circumstances have changed and that your needs assessment is correct.
CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
ALWAYS advise the Council of ANY changes in your circumstances. This will ensure that your points assessment remains accurate.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To request an application form
For return of forms
To let us know about any change of address or circumstances
General information regarding your position on the Housing Register
Telephone or write to:
Housing Policy and Resources
Ipswich Borough Council,
Grafton House,
15 – 17 Russell Road,
Ipswich IP1 2DE.
Telephone: (01473) 433207 or 433208,
Email: housing.needs@ipswich.gov.uk
Or call in to see a Customer Services Advisor at the Customer Services Centre in the Town Hall
For advice on
- Other housing issues
- Other housing options
- If you are in danger of losing your home
Contact:
Housing Options
Ipswich Borough Council,
Grafton House,
15 – 17 Russell Road,
Ipswich IP1 2DE.
Telephone: (01473) 433239
Or call in to see a Housing Options Office at the Customer Services Centre in the Town Hall