Applying for Council Housing in the UK: Eligibility and Process. This video provides a stepbystep guide on how to apply for council housing in the UK. To be eligible, you must be a British citizen, living in the country and at least 18 years old (or 16 in some cases). If you're not sure of your status as an immigrant, you can contact an immigration advisor. You need to contact your local council to obtain the specific application form, and it is possible to apply to multiple councils. You can also apply to housing associations which are private, nonprofit organizations. The application form will require you to provide relevant information, and councils will give priority to people in certain circumstances, including those living in overcrowded, unsanitary or unsafe homes, those with medical or welfare needs, and those suffering hardship. The video also highlights specific factors that some councils may consider when prioritizing applications. Once you've applied, you'll be placed on a waiting list and given a band number indicating your priority level. Some councils allow you to apply to specific houses once you're on the waiting list. If you're offered a house, you need to make a decision promptly.