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Homeseekers requiring assistance to apply may nominate a friend, relative or advocacy worker from an appropriate agency to apply on their behalf or they can contact the Housing Options & Advice Section (01322 343814) of the Council where a Housing Advisor will be pleased to assist in making an application.  

For more information:

Eligibility to join the scheme:

How to register:

Before applicants can apply for a property of their choice they will need to register to become a Homeseeker with Dartford Borough Council. To do this they will need to complete a Choice-Based Lettings Application Form. Application forms can be obtained by:

Once the application form has been returned, it will be registered and an application number will be issued. The Homeseeker will also be advised of the ‘Band' in which their application has been placed.
Please note non-tenants must re-register their application annually to remain on the list.
To re-register return your registration card up to one month before the anniversary of your application date.

Click here for Banding Information.

Finding a property of your choice:

Once a Homeseeker becomes eligible to express an interest in a property, it will be their responsibility to find out te details of properties that are available.

Properties will be advertised on a two weekly basis from Thursday to Monday inclusive. View the latest available properties and express an interest

Information on available properties can be found online and also:

Expressing an Interest in a property:

Once a Homeseeker has found a property of their choice an Expression of Interest will need to be made. These should be made before the “bidding cycle” closes. You will need to know your application number before expressing an interest.

This can be done completing an online form or:

Successful Expressions of Interest:

Successful Homeseekers will receive a formal written offer from the Council. If an applicant has not received a formal written offer within 10 working days from the specified closing date, it can be assumed that the expression of interest has been unsuccessful for this particular property. For housing association properties, the time taken to receive a formal written offer may vary.  

In order for Homeseekers to be able to make a judgement regarding how long they may have to wait for a property of their choice, information on successful applications is regularly displayed and can be obtained by:  

The information contained on the boards and website will not include any personal details of the successful Homeseeker.

Opening times:

Civic Centre
Home Gardens , Dartford  
8:45 to 17:15 Mon – Thurs
8:45 to 16:45 Friday

Swanscombe Leisure Centre
Crayland Lane , Swanscombe  
9:00 to 13:00 Mon – Fri