Last updated:

18th January 2024

Apply to join the Housing Needs Register online

How to apply for council housing

Apply to join the housing register

You can now apply to join the Wokingham Borough Council housing register online.

We'd welcome your feedback about our process. Call Housing Needs on 0118 974 6000 or email us at  Housing.Needs@wokingham.gov.uk.

Housing online is a new service and performs best with the following mobile devices: Android, iPhone 8 and above, and iPad IOS 12 and above.

Register for Housing Online

When you register for a Housing Online account you’ll be able to:

  • Create a new housing application form for housing   
  • Upload documents to support your application
  • Track progress of your application
  • Notify us of your change of circumstances for active application
  • Update your personal details

How do I register?

To register for your Housing Online account:

Register for a Housing Online account

  • If you have been given a reference, select ‘Existing Applicants and Tenants – Register
  • Without a reference, select ‘New Customers – Register
  • Then follow the online instructions

See our easy-read guide on how to register for housing.

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Complete a new housing application form

Login to Housing Online

Go to 'New Housing Application Form' and follow the instructions online.

Submit the form and upload all supporting documents.

Upload documents to support your application

Login to Housing Online

Go to 'My Documents' and follow the instructions ‘How to upload documents.

Track progress of your application

Login to Housing Online

Go to 'My Current Application' to check the basic details of your application.

And ‘My Message’ to check for the progress of your application.

Notify us of your change in circumstances for active application

Login to Housing Online

Go to 'Change of Circumstances Form' and see ‘Change of circumstances.’

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