Registration To apply for social housing in Bolton you need to complete an online application form by clicking on the Register button at the top of the page. Please note this involves a pre-assessment which will provide you with options relevant to your circumstances.
How do I register for Bolton at home?
To apply for a new home, you must register first with Homes for Bolton before you can see available homes and bid on them. You can only have two live bids on properties at any one time. If you need help registering, bidding, or searching, phone Homes for Bolton on 01204 335811.
How does Homes for Bolton work?
Homes for Bolton is a name for Bolton’s choice based lettings service which advertises properties on behalf of its partner landlords. Only applicants who have registered with Homes for Bolton will be eligible for these choice based lettings properties.
What is Bolton preference need band?
Customers provided with a High/Urgent Need banding are required to express interest in advertised available properties except where they are unable to do so through disability. If customers in the High / Urgent Need category fail to actively engage in the Homes for Bolton scheme they will lose their priority award.
What is band system in housing?
If your household does have a significant housing need, you’ll be placed in one of 4 bands, depending on your circumstances. The band you are placed in will determine how we deal with your application, your priority, and any restrictions on the type of social properties you can bid for.
Do you pay council tax on an empty property Bolton Council?
Once a property has been unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for five years then the premium will increase to 200%. This means that you will be charged 300%. You can find more information on long term empty Council tax charges on the charges for unoccupied and unfurnished properties page.
How do I contact Bolton Council?
If this service is unavailable you can speak to us between 8.30am and 5.30pm on 01204 331634.
How much is housing benefit in Bolton?
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) Rates
| Shared | 1 Bedroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton and Bury | 66.74 | 90.90 |
| Wigan | 61.33 | 80.55 |
| Central Lancs | 66.50 | 90.90 |
What does Band C mean in housing?
Band C is for everyone else who has housing that meets the council’s standards and whose need for rehousing is not so urgent. This includes less serious medical issues, people agreed as homeless and most overcrowding cases. Approximately 53% of applicants are in this band.
Which houses are loyal to the Boltons?
After Roose Bolton is raised to Warden of the North several houses swear fealty to their new overlord, not all willingly.
- House Cerwyn of Cerwyn.
- House Dustin of Barrowton.
- House Hornwood of Hornwood.
- House Karstark of Karhold.
- House Locke of Oldcastle.
- House Manderly of White Harbor.
- House Ryswell of the Rills.
Who gets highest priority for council housing?
You will get more priority for council housing if your home: needs urgent repairs or is in a very bad condition. is unsanitary – for example, has bad drains or sewerage problems. lacks basic washing and cooking facilities.
What is the lowest band for housing?
The bandings are as follows:
- Band A – for households with an urgent need to move.
- Band B – for households with a high priority to move.
- Band C – for households with an identified housing need.
- Band D – for households with no other housing need but interested in affordable social housing and Homebuy.
What can I use as proof of local connection?
Local connection
full birth certificates. evidence of any name changes, such as marriage certificate, deed poll, decree nisi.
Can the council force you to downsize 2022?
“The council can only advise tenants on the benefits of downsizing. We cannot, and would not, force a tenant who is under-occupying a property to move to a smaller one.”
How can I get council to move me faster?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
Is mental health a priority for housing?
‘ You are classed as priority need if you are vulnerable because of your mental illness. You can also be classed as priority need for other things. If you are a priority need you should be offered emergency accommodation.
How long can you leave a house empty for?
30 to 60 days
Generally, there are no set-rules in place that state how long you can leave your unoccupied property vacant for. However, it is important to note that most standard home insurance providers will only cover an empty property for 30 to 60 days.
Do you pay for water on an empty property?
Empty property charges
Whether you have moved out of a property, are renovating your home, if a water supply is needed for any purpose, including heating, then you will be required to pay for this service. This is also applicable to landlords of furnished or renovated properties.
Who is eligible for council tax exemption?
The property must be occupied by a dependent relative who is defined as; a person aged 65 years or more, a person who is substantially and permanently disabled or severely mentally impaired for the purpose of council tax. This exemption came into effect from 1 April 1997.
What council does Bolton come under?
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bolton Council, also called Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England.
How much is Band C council tax Bolton?
£1,737.00
Annual charge 2022/23
| Band | Bolton | Horwich |
|---|---|---|
| C | £1,737.00 | £1,760.89 |
| D | £1,954.14 | £1,981.02 |
| E | £2,388.87 | £2,421.22 |
| F | £2,822.64 | £2,861.47 |