You can use the Island HomeFinder website to:
- register a housing application.
- search for available properties.
- apply for a property.
- view results of previous lettings.
Are there any council houses on the Isle of Wight?
All social housing properties advertised on the Island Homefinder Scheme are housing assocation properties as there is no council housing on the Isle of Wight.
How do I apply for government housing UK?
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has its own rules. You’ll usually have to join a waiting list and you’re not guaranteed to get a property. Ask your council how long you’re likely to have to wait.
What is Band C 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.
How do bands work on HomeFinder?
Applications to Island HomeFinder will be assessed and placed in one of five bands according to their housing needs. Within each band applications will be placed in priority date order, with the application with the oldest date in the band having the highest priority.
Which is the best part of the Isle of Wight to live?
Cowes and its sister East Cowes are popular Isle of Wight destinations in the summer, but they’re much more than a holiday destination. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Can you claim benefits on the Isle of Wight?
The Isle of Wight Council is authorised to accept Housing Benefit claims that have been completed electronically through the use of our approved electronic form. View the signed directive (PDF, 174b, 3 Pages).
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.
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.
How do I qualify for housing benefit UK?
To claim Housing Benefit you usually have to: have a low income or be claiming other benefits. be at least 16 years old – if you’ve been in care you’ll need to be at least 18. either have less than £16,000 in savings or be getting the guarantee part of Pension Credit.
What is Category 3 housing?
Category 3: those who require level access accommodation with no stairs. Property status. Category 3: no more than three stairs to access property and no internal stairs. May be lifted. Household status.
What is the highest band for housing?
Allocation of Homes – Banding and Categories
- 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 does category B mean in housing?
You will be placed into Band B if you or your household have been assessed as homeless. You will need to have been accepted as a statutory homeless household by the Council and that you are owed the full housing duty under section 193(2) of the Housing Act 1996.
Who is eligible for homefinder?
The scheme is available to anyone willing to move nationwide including: Homeless households. Applicants living in temporary accommodation. Private sector tenants threatened with homelessness.
How long does it take to get a council house UK?
In September 2022 we had 1,609 households on the waiting list. These households have so far already been waiting on average: 1 bed property – 376 days. 2 bed property – 426 days.
What does band G mean in housing?
Band G – property value over £160,000 and up to £320,000. Band H – property value over £320,000. Council tax figures per band (current and previous year)
Where is the poshest place in the Isle of Wight?
Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight named among poshest places to live in the UK.
Is the Isle of Wight cheap to live?
While it’s true that living on the Isle of Wight is very expensive, the average cost of a home is £291k. This is cheaper than the average housing cost of £337k in England and Wales. If you want to get the best bang for your buck, buy a home in Shanklin, where homes are £75k.
Are houses cheap on the Isle of Wight?
Are house prices high on the Isle of Wight? As a rule of thumb, house and other property prices on the Isle of Wight are lower than most of the South but more than most of the Midlands and North of England.
Can I retire to the Isle of Wight?
The Isle of Wight is a great place to downsize or retire to and caters for all tastes and budgets. Let us work with you and for you to find the right home.
What benefits can I apply for?
Help on a low income
- Universal Credit.
- Housing Benefit.
- Working and child tax credits.
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit.
- Income Support.