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You can apply for many of our homes on different websites and through local authorities. Find out how and search for the area you want to live in.

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You can apply for many of our homes on different websites and through local authorities.

In some areas this is via a waiting list that you need to register for. The other option is through a local choice based lettings partnership which lets you apply for the homes you’re interested in rather than going on a waiting list. Where possible, we advertise our homes through these lettings partnerships where you can see properties from lots of landlords all in one place.

In some areas, a number of properties are also given to people referred by the local authority. This is called a local authority nomination.

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How do I apply for a home?

Search for the area that you want to live in below and follow the instructions for the relevant scheme in that area. The process does involve filling in some forms online so please be ready for that.

 

Riverside rents many of the homes in your area with Durham Key Options. DKO is a partnership between a number of housing associations and Durham County Council. The site aims to give you more choice in deciding where you want to live. Properties that are available for rent will be advertised each week, both social rents and private. We also advertise shared ownership and affordable homeownership properties. You must then tell them which properties you are interested in. This process is known as bidding. You may only bid for a property if your application has been accepted onto our housing register. This will involve filling in a form. You’ll need to have details about your cirumstances ready to fill it in.