Join the housing register

Housing register applicants

You will need to fill out the online form and upload the documents we need in your customer account under 'required documents'.

If you are unable to upload the documents online you can send them to housingadvice@guildford.gov.uk. 

• proof of identity for all household members. This should be one of the following: a copy of a passport, birth certificate, or photo card driving licence
• proof of current address, for example, a recent utility bill
• evidence of your right to live in the UK if you are not a British citizen. For example, a passport and other relevant Home Office documentation

You may also need to provide some or all of the following, depending on your circumstances and housing history:

• proof that you no longer own, or have a financial interest in, a property in the UK or abroad. For example, a completion statement
• proof of how you disposed of any equity you may have received from the sale of a property
• proof that you do not owe money to a current or previous landlord
• proof if you have a housing related debt
• proof of your employment connection to the borough
• proof of your family connection to the borough
• proof that you are no longer the tenant of another social landlord

Apply to join the housing register (opens new window)

Our video will take you through the steps on how to apply to join the housing register.

Housing register renewals

Registered housing applicants will now be prompted to renew their application on an annual basis via their customer portal.