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What is the Housing Register?
The Housing Register is a list of people who want to be re-housed by Barnsley Council. People also join the housing register if they want to be put forward to a housing association. The list is a combined list for both current tenants and all other people.
The register works under a set of rules known as the Lettings Policy. The policy meets the regulations in the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Act 2002.
Who can join the register?
Anyone can apply to join the register and become our tenant. However, there are certain circumstances where we may not agree to you joining the register. These are if:
- You do not fulfil the UK residency criteria;
- You or a member of your household have behaved in an unreasonable way including anti-social behaviour, harassment, damage to council property, violence to staff, rent arrears or debts; or
- You are under 16. People who are 16 and 17 can join the register. However, we may not offer you a tenancy until you are 18.
Before we make a decision, we will take all your circumstances into account.
We aim to tell you in 20 working days if you can join the register. If we cannot meet this timescale we will write and let you know.
If you do not agree with any decision we make on your housing application, you can appeal. For further information visit How to appeal against a Berneslai Homes decision.
How do I apply to join the register?
You can apply to join the housing register online by completing the Online Housing Register Application Form.
If you prefer you can download an application form,complete it and return it to any Barnsley Connects Office Housing Register Application Form.
Alternatively you can get a form from your local Barnsley Connects Office (Barnsley Connects staff can help you fill it in); or by phoning 01226 775555 (we will post a form to you).
What sort of tenancy will I be offered?
If you currently have a secure tenancy or certain types of assured tenancy, when you are re-housed, you will be offered another secure tenancy.
If you are a lodger, an owner or have any other form of tenancy (i.e. private) you will be offered an introductory tenancy.