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How Properties Are Allocated

The scheme has been based on four key principles:

•  Customer choice 
•  Priority for those in housing need 
•  Equal access to Council housing for all 
•  Support for vulnerable people

If you would like a full copy of Wigan Council's Housing Allocations Policy you can ask for one from the Property Shops or Housing Offices or dowload one using the link below. 

• Allocations Policy (.pdf, 494KB) 
  

Advice and assistance

There is free help and advice available at the Property Shops and Area
Offices about the Housing Scheme including:

• Help completing your Housing Application Form 
• Providing information on how we deal with your application 
• How to get references 
• Advising you on how to express an interest in homes 
• Helping you find a home if you are accepted on the Homefinder
  Scheme 
• Advising you of availability of properties in the area you want 
• Advice on how to appeal against certain decisions 
• Advising you about other options for finding accommodation

You can find out about our Housing Scheme and download the application form (or complete an application online) by clicking the link below:

• Property Shop (External Link)

You need to provide us with references. The appropriate form can be accessed by clicking on the link below which taked you to the 'Forms You May Need' page of the property Shop Website

• Forms You May Need