HomeOptions

If you want to apply for a council home or a property with a housing association or co‑op, you must complete the HomeOptions self‑assessment first. This helps you understand your housing options and is the first step in applying.

HomeOptions and Housing application form

HomeOptions takes about 15 minutes to complete. It asks about your household, income and the type of home you need.

Once finished, you will get:

• a personal action plan with your housing options
• a reference number and memorable date so you can return later
• a link to the housing application form

If you register with an email address, we will send your plan to you so you can save or print it.

Applying for housing

After completing HomeOptions, you can apply for:

• a council home
• a housing association or co‑op property

Please note that it can take time to be offered a home, depending on your circumstances and availability.

What you need to apply

Before you start your application, make sure you have:

• your HomeOptions reference number
• your National Insurance number
• proof of identity, such as a passport or driving licence
• proof of your current address, such as a bill

You may also need:

• your tenancy agreement if you rent privately
• evidence of a relationship breakdown, if this applies
• a letter from friends or family if you are staying with them

You can upload documents as photos, scans or files.

Choose where you want to live

Before applying, look at information about different areas in South Lanarkshire. This includes schools, transport, doctors and housing availability. You can also read local letting plans to understand how homes are allocated.

After you have completed your HomeOptions self-assessment, you may still want to apply for a council tenancy or a tenancy with a housing association or Co-op, but it could take some time, depending on your circumstances, to actually be offered a home.  You can see who the partner landlords are using the following links for housing association and Co-op.

You can also read about how our homes are allocated in the Council Housing Allocation Policy.