New single housing waiting list for Torfaen
The Council and partner housing associations have been working together to develop a Common Housing Register (CHR) and a new allocation system. This will be called Torfaen Homeseeker and it will replace Homefinder.
The CHR will combine the waiting lists of all registered social landlords in Torfaen so that just one single waiting list is used to allocate properties.
This single list will cover Bron Afon Community Housing, Melin Homes, Charter Housing Association, Hafod Housing Association and Linc Cymru. The Council no longer owns any housing stock.
The new scheme will make it easier for people who want to live in Torfaen to register and apply for properties as they only need to register once. It also targets those in greatest need of housing.
The scheme, due to be introduced at the end of January 2009, will use a system of priority bands to identify housing need; those in greatest need will be awarded a Gold priority, with this reducing to Silver and Bronze priority bands for people with less urgent housing needs.
New technology will also enable people to register for housing online. Those who have no access to the internet will still be able to receive printed advertisements.
We have written to all new and existing applicants, asking them to complete a Homeseeker application form. Guidance will be provided, however if you need help to complete the form, please contact us.
It is important that you complete and return your Homeseeker application form if you wish to remain on Torfaen’s housing register.
Homefinder will continue to operate as usual until the new scheme is launched.
For further information please contact Linda Barnett on 01495 766421.