Housing Register
People who are not yet Council tenants can go on a waiting list, known as the Housing Register. Their application will be prioritised by a banding system, agreed by the Council, that will reflect the level of housing need.
Choice Based Lettings
Choice Based Lettings was introduced in St Albans in May 2009. This is a way of allocating properties that allows applicants to make a choice about where they want to live.
St Albans are working in conjuction with other local authorities as part of the Herts Choice Homes consortium (link opens in new window), so offering the opportunity of moving to neighbouring areas.
Available properties are advertised fortnightly on the internet and in a magazine. This can be accessed via the Herts Choice Homes website (link opens in new window).
This also includes more information on Choice Based Lettings, however if you have any queries or concerns please contact the Housing Options department on 01727 866100.
Retirement housing
Retirement housing provides accommodation for people aged 55 or older, although certain applicants over the age of 50 may be considered. Residents must be able to live independently. The accommodation is designed so that each resident can retain their independence and freedom.
Local Housing Associations
A number of Local Housing Associations also have properties throughout the St Albans District. St Albans Council has nomination rights to a number of these properties. This means that we can put forward households from our Housing Register and Transfer lists and ask the Housing Association to offer them a tenancy.
Date of last review: 06 April 2010