Age Concern Dorchester - Information & Advice
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HomeChoice (Choice Based Lettings)
Anyone seeking rented or low cost home ownership in Dorset can apply to be put on a waiting list known as the joint housing register.
The district council runs the waiting list and the housing is supplied by housing associations and organisations. From Wednesday 25 March 2009, all Housing Association properties which become available to allocate will be advertised so that you express an interest in (known as “bidding for”) properties you wish to be considered for. The scheme is called choice based lettings and will be known locally as HomeChoice.
Some people may not be able to participate without assistance and they can be helped through the Assisted Bidding List so that bids are placed by Council staff on their behalf.
Properties will be advertised each Wednesday on the internet at the following:
- www.dorsetforyou.com/homechoice
- www.dorsethomechoice.org
- West Dorset District Council offices
- Bridport and Sherborne Town Council offices
- Magna Housing Association offices
- CAB offices
- Libraries
- or by phoning 01305 252427.
Bids can be placed by: post, by telephoning 01305 251010, or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Households will be placed in three bands – GREEN for those in high housing need, AMBER for those in housing need, and RED for those who don’t have an identified housing need.
Priority will be given to those households in the greatest housing need. Further details can be obtained from the West Dorset Housing Advice Centre on 01305 251010 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
