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Council Housing Waiting List and Allocation System

Who can apply for Council housing in Shetland?

  • Anyone aged at least 16 is entitled to be registered on to the Council’s waiting list.
  • HomeSwapper applicants (who must be public sector tenants, e.g. in Council, Housing Association or similar housing, somewhere else in the U.K. and registered with the Scheme).
  • Existing tenants, of either the Shetland Islands Council or Hjaltland Housing Association may apply for a transfer to a Council house.

Where and how to apply for Council housing?

Anyone who wishes to become a Shetland Islands Council tenant must first fill in an application form. The form can be obtained by writing to, phoning or visiting either of the Housing Offices listed below. The Application Pack can also be downloaded from both organisations' websites.

Shetland Islands Council - Housing Service
Department of Education and Social Care
6 North Ness Business Park
LERWICK
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ

Telephone: 01595 744360
Repairs Line: 01595 744399
Fax: 01595 744395
email: housing@shetland.gov.uk
website: www.shetland.gov.uk/housing/Housing_Application_Pack.asp

Hjaltland Housing Association
2 Harbour Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LR

Telephone: 01595 694986
Fax: 01595 692229
email: mail@hjaltland.org
website: www.hjaltland.org.uk/properties/apply.html

All applicants will be given leaflets that summarise the application system and Allocation Policy and Points System. The SIC Allocation Policy can be downloaded here. Prior to completing the application form it is recommended that applicants read the leaflets provided carefully. However, if an applicant needs any advice or assistance to complete the application form, staff at SIC Housing will be happy to assist.

The Council's housing allocation policy and points system