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Criteria for the Housing Register

If you have a strong local connection with Elmbridge you may qualify for the Housing Register. This includes if you:

  • currently live in Elmbridge and have done so for at least the last 3 years
  • have a permanent job in Elmbridge
  • have immediate family in Elmbridge who have lived here for at least 5 years
  • previous continuous residence of 5 or more years in the last 10 years

Read our policy for information on how we assess and prioritise applications, ‘local connection’ and qualification criteria:

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Housing Allocations Policy (PDF, 531.54KB)
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