Housing in Wychavon

Home Choice Plus has been developed working in partnership with 5 Sub Regional Local Authorities.  You can now view and bid on properties int the following areas;

• Wychavon District Council
• Worcester City Council
• Malvern Hill District Council
• Wyre Forest District Counci
• Bromsgrove District Council
• Stratford-on-Avon District Council - will join the scheme in December 2008

There will be very little change for existing Wychavon customers.  When the other partners advertise their properties you will be able to view and bid via:-

• on the website www.homechoiceplus.org.uk
• by automated phone line on 0845 2700 0557
• by texting on your mobile phone to 07781 486 644
• digi tv - press the red button and go to 'Looking Local'
• at any community outlets with free internet access
• you will now be able to make 3 bids per week

Home Choice Plus

Home Choice Plus  Housing Association vacancies will be advertised online at www.homechoiceplus.org.uk and in Council and Housing Associations offices.

When you apply to join the scheme you will be given a registration number and your application will be banded (Gold Plus, Gold, Silver Plus, Silver, Bronze Plus or Bronze) according to your housing need.

If you see a property you like, that you qualify for and would like to be considered for, you 'bid' for it.  This can be done in a number of ways, such as: -

• Automated Bidding Line: 0845 270 0557
• Internet
• In Person
• Text Message via your mobile phone: 07781 486644

You can check which properties will be advertised each week: -

• Property Line: 01386 565220

Each week you will be able to bid for a maximum of three properties.  At the end of the bidding cycle the applicant with the longest waiting time and the greatest housing need will be allocated the property.

We have two sections that cover a wide range of housing issues and both sections work together to provide an efficient service to our customers

Housing Services

We deal with the housing waiting list, which anyone can apply to, and are here to help if you are threatened with homelessness .  We work closely with the Housing Associations to provide the best possible service to our customers.

If you are threatened with homelessness we can advise you on ways that may prevent you becoming homeless.  If this cannot be done we will offer you temporary accommodation while we are looking for permanent housing.

Private Sector Housing

Our aim is to improve the conditions of homes within the district and we use a variety of measures to acheive this. This may include grant assistance, advice and, if necessary,  enforcement. In particular we assist landlords, tenants, vulnerable groups and the disabled maintain safe comfortable homes.

If you have any questions about our housing services please contact us.