Follow the links below for information about using the Harlow Homefinder scheme.
How to bid
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Contact Details
Frequently asked questions
For more information regarding priority bands and how the scheme works please download a copy of the user guide. (Link located above)
Bid deadline
All bids for properties must reach the Harlow Homefinder office by 1:00am Tuesday on the closing date shown on the home page. Bids received after this date will not be considered eligible.
Need help bidding?
Contact the Housing Options & Advice Team on 01279 446655, or contact your landlord who will be able to help and advise you on how to make your bids.
Bidding by text message
07781 472726
To make your bids by text (SMS), follow the instructions shown in the Scheme User Guide. The bidding deadline will always be 1:00am Tuesday.
REFUSALS
Please note, anyone refusing 2 reasonable offers of accommodation will be moved down a band for a period of 6 months ( NB homeless households lose their priority after 1 reasonable offer ). Please, therefore, ensure that you only bid for properties you would be willing to accept.
MINIMUM AGE FOR SHELTERED HOUSING
The minimum age for new tenants of sheltered housing schemes is 65. You can only bid for sheltered housing if you or your partner are aged 65 or over.
The Council’s Allocations Policy can be viewed in full in the Housing section of the Council’s website www.harlow.gov.uk