Information on joining the waiting list and how to apply for a housing association property.
We know finding housing can be hard and stressful, so here is some help:
There are no council homes in Torbay, but housing associations like Sanctuary Housing and Westward Housing can help.
All social housing in Devon is advertised through Devon Home Choice.
To bid on a property, you need to join the waiting list.
After you apply, you will be put in one of five bands, from A to E.
Band A is for people with a very high need for housing and Band E is for people with no housing need.
If you are in Band E, you can't bid on properties.
You can find more information on how applications are prioritised.
There are not many homes available, and the waiting list is long, so many people might not get social housing. If you can bid, it usually takes 18 to 24 months to get a home. If you need to move quickly, you should look at other housing options.