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Chelmsford, along with the rest of England, is now in lockdown until further notice. You can find out what this means and get other useful information on our coronavirus updates page.

Bidding on properties

We have continued to run our choice-based lettings scheme throughout this time. If you are on the Housing Register, you can still express your interest in properties advertised each week but there may still be a delay to move dates due to coronavirus. You can read more on our coronavirus updates page.

You can start bidding on properties when you have joined the Housing Register, and we have:

told you that you are eligible and qualify to join the Housing Register
told you your band
told you the type of property you can bid on
given you your HomeOption Identification Number (HOIN)

If we are reassessing your housing need because you have reported a change in circumstance, you will not be able to log in to HomeOption.

Look at available propertiesThe first stage in the bidding process is to view new properties, which housing associations add to HomeOption every Friday.
Make a bid on a propertyIf you find a property on HomeOption that meets your needs, you need to bid on it to register your interest.
What happens if we accept your bidWhen bidding has closed, we assess all bids and nominate the successful applicant to the housing association.
What happens if you are accepted for a propertyFind out what happens next if you accept a property you have bid on.
What happens if you refuse a propertyYou do not have to accept the property that the housing association offers you. However, if you are homeless and you refuse, we will no longer have a duty to find you somewhere to live.

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