Allocated Council Homes

 

Moving within West Lothian - Applying for Another House

If you feel that your current home, for whatever reason, is no loner suitable for you, you may apply for a transfer to a more suitable house.  The Council's Allocation Policy is clearly explained in a booklet called 'Applying for a Council House'. The booklet gives guidance to Council tenants seeking to move to another Council house, and to other people who are seeking a tenancy for the first time.

What regular information do I receive from the Council now I am a tenant?

You will receive a newsletter called Tenants News. This is issued by the Tenant Participation Officer. It contains information on what is happening within the housing service. There is also information from the local tenants and residents groups on what is happening in your area.

If you still have an active housing application you will also receive a newsletter called 'Applicants News' keeping you up to date on what is happening within the applicants list.

 

See our service information leaflets in the Downloadable Documents section below.

Our contact details are available in the Contact Us panel at the right of the web page.

Downloadable documents

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I state a preference for a particular house?

Yes, we can record your interest in a particular house, but unless you are at the top of the waiting list, we won't be able to offer you the house. If you are already in a council property, you could try for a mutual exchange with the people who are in the house that you like.

Do I have a choice of house type and area?

You can apply for a maximum of five areas where you would like to be rehoused and can choose the house type you require.

How can I move to another Council House?

If you want to move to another council house, you can apply for a mutual exchange, where you swap properties with someone else, or you can re-apply for the housing waiting list.

What size of council house can I apply for?

You may request accommodation which is smaller or larger than that for which you would be assessed by the Council, providing overcrowding does not occur.

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