Devon Home Choice
How to register
Who can register with Devon Home Choice?
Anyone over 16 years old can register with Devon Home Choice, except for:
- Certain people from abroad with limited rights to remain in the United Kingdom. For more information please contact the local housing team in the area of Devon you would like to live.
- People who are not subject to immigration control and have a right of admission to the UK but have not been habitually resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (the Common Travel Area). For more information please contact the local housing team in the area of Devon you would like to live.
- People assessed by Devon local authorities as being guilty of unacceptable behaviour. For example, significant rent arrears or anti social behaviour. For more information please see the Devon Home Choice policy or contact the local housing team in the area of Devon you would like to live
How to register with Devon Home Choice
The easiest way to register with Devon Home Choice is by completing the online application form.
It should take about 30 minutes to complete the online form. Please ensure that you make a note of your unique login reference number, password and memorable date.
Your application will be saved each time you complete a Section and click 'Next Section' or 'Previous Section'. You can return to a part-completed application by clicking 'Log In/My Account' and entering your reference number, memorable date and password.
Please note that you may be asked to provide further information once your online application form has been assessed.
Your online application must be completed within 28 days of initial registration. Any incomplete application forms will be cancelled after this time.
If you are not able to apply online please contact the local housing team in the area of Devon you would like to live.
For your application to be processed and accepted you need to:
- Complete the application form fully, ensuring you answer all of the mandatory questions. These are marked with an *
Provide any extra information requested on the application form or by the local housing team in the area of Devon where you would like to live once they have received your application
Please contact the local housing team in the area of Devon you would like to live if you:
- Have any questions about the application form
- Would like help filling the form in
- Need the form in another language, in large print, on audio tape or in other formats
- Require further support, such as translation services to help with your application
Please note that it is a criminal offence to either make a false statement, or to deliberately withhold information in order to seek housing through Devon Home Choice.
We aim to provide confirmation of your Devon Home Choice application within 20 working days of you providing all of the required information.
When your application to the Devon Home Choice is accepted we will write to you to confirm:
- What band your application has been placed in, and the reason for this
- Your band start date
- The size of home that you are eligible to bid for
- Whether you need a certain type, or an adapted, home because of your mobility needs
- Whether you need older persons housing
You must tell us if there are any changes in your circumstances. Any change may affect your housing need and the priority your application should be awarded. We will then reassess your application. If necessary we will change your band and band start date.
Failure to notify us of any changes in your circumstances could lead to you not being made an offer even if your bid is successful.