Apply for Housing, Transfer or Mutual Exchange

Although Colne Housing Society manages over 2100 properties across Essex, on average we only let 2 or 3 properties a week. The majority of our homes are let to people nominated by their local council. We only accept applications for our waiting list from people looking for sheltered accommodation, who are over 55 and retired from their main job of employment.

We also process transfers and mutual exchanges for tenants who need to move to another property within Colne Housing Society. Alternatively you can also apply for a mutual exchange with another housing society.

If you do not meet the criteria for sheltered housing and are looking for housing, you may wish to consider applying to the local authority in the area that you want to live. Colne Housing Society works with the following councils:

• Colchester Borough Council - Tel: 01206 282556 or visit www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk
• Maldon District Council - Tel: 01621 854477 or www.maldon.gov.uk
• Chelmsford Borough Council Tel: 01245 606606 or www.chelmsford.gov.uk
• Tendring District Council - Tel: 01255 686868 or www.tendringdc.gov.uk
• Babergh District Council - Tel: 01473 825757 or www.babergh.gov.uk
• Braintree District Council - Tel: 01376 552525 or wwwbabergh.gov.uk

The following agencies are also available to help discuss your housing options:

• Shelter - Telephone: 0808 800 4444 or www.england.shelter.org.uk
• Citizen Advice Bureau - Telephone: 08701 212033 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk