There is high demand for social rented housing in West Northants and a limited supply of available homes. People are encouraged to explore alternative housing options. You can find this information on our housing choices page.
I need to find somewhere to live
What are my housing choices?
Find information about affordable housing
Housing choices in later life
Information on housing improvements to help you remain in your own home or guidance if you are looking to sheltered or retirement housing
Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless?
What to do if you have nowhere to stay tonight or are at risk of losing your home
Find a private rented home
How to find private rented accommodation and the rights and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord
Joining the Housing Register
Social rented housing
Information on social rented housing in West Northamptonshire and our Housing Allocation scheme
Changes to our housing register
From 28 July 2026, we will begin a phased transition from the current Housing Register portal to a new housing application portal
How to inform us of a change in circumstances
How to notify us of any changes to your housing application
My housing application has been closed
See the reasons your housing application may have been closed
Request a review of your housing decision
How to request a review of the decision made on your housing application or an offer of accommodation
How to bid for properties
Information on how you can bid for properties once you have joined the housing register