Gwynedd Social Housing
Cyngor Gwynedd works with housing associations to help people find affordable housing. We have a waiting list for housing association properties, and we can offer advice on other housing options.
Apply for social housing
In Gwynedd, social housing is provided by the following housing associations:
To apply for social housing:
- Read the applicant information handbook
- Download and complete an application form:
Download application form
3. Send the application form back to us by post or email, or contact us:
More information: Common Housing Allocation Policy
The demand for social housing is very high in Gwynedd. You will have to join a waiting list for a home, and there is no guarantee that a property will be available for you.
Depending on your personal circumstances you may be able to consider other housing options.
Other options
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless contact Cyngor Gwynedd’s Homelessness Service for advice and support.
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Social housing in Gwynedd is provided by housing associations that offer affordable housing options to people. It is cheaper than renting privately and often offers long-term stability for tenants, helping those who cannot afford to rent or buy a home on the open market.
To be considered for social housing you must apply for social housing.
Anyone with a connection to Gwynedd can apply to be on the Housing Register.
There is a connection with Gwynedd:
- If you have been living in Gwynedd for 5 years (at any time).
- If you have a close family member who currently lives in Gwynedd and has lived here for at least 10 years.
- If you have been employed in Gwynedd for the last 5 years.
- If you have been offered a job in Gwynedd but have had to refuse because of a disability and have had trouble finding a house in the area.
- If you serve in the Armed Forces in Gwynedd.
More information
A member of the team will contact you to discuss the application and to complete an assessment. As part of the assessment we will discuss your application information, including the supporting documents. A member of the team will then let you know the outcome of the assessment.
If you need to update your application, you will need to contact us:
If your circumstances change you need to let us know. The applicant is responsible for updating the information in the application.
The demand for social housing is very high and the number of people applying and waiting for a property is much higher than the number of properties available. There is no way of knowing how long the process will take for individuals. It all depends on when a property becomes available and how many applicants want/need a house in that area.
When a property becomes available, a list will be produced from the Housing Register. Applicants who have selected the area, that type of property and the number of bedrooms will be shortlisted for the property. Applicants will be prioritised according to bands, community connection and waiting time.
If the house is in one of the areas you have chosen you do not need to put your name forward. You will automatically be considered for a property that matches the preferences you have specified in your application.
Housing need figures in each area on the social housing application form:
Housing need in each area
Contact us
For more information or assistance, please contact us: