REFERRALS AND APPLICATIONS
Who can apply?
In order to apply for accommodation you must be: -
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Aged over 18; AND
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Homeless; AND
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Have a connection to Arun; AND
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Single (no children or partners can be housed with you).
Bognor Housing Trust are unable to house people who have committed sexual offences, arson or serious / multiple violent offences.
The service is available to anyone who meets the above criteria irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexuality or other characteristic.
However, the scheme is not currently adapted for use by people with severe physical or mental disabilities.
How can you apply?
Referrals all come through the Local Authority - Arun District Council. If you are a single, homeless adult, with connection to Arun, in need of housing, you should contact Arun District Council to make a homeless application. You can do this by presenting at their offices in Littlehampton or Bognor or can call 01903 737500.
In some circumstances we can consider self-referrals, please contact us to discuss this. If you are a professional supporting someone who is homeless, you can also contact us to discuss making a referral.
If you are self-referring, please complete an application form and return it to Cornerways, email us or submit via the form. All contact details can be found on our dedicated page.
Paper application forms can be obtained directly from Cornerways or from various local agencies, including Arun District Council, and the Town Hall (Bognor Regis).
If you have a support worker (of any description)
they can also complete the referral section of the
form to support your application.
What happens after my referral is received?
All eligible applicants are placed on to the waiting list. If you are not eligible you will be notified of this. All applicants are scored using a points based system to determine priority.
When a vacancy arises, the applicant with the most points that is suitable (this will depend on the balance of clients currently living in the scheme and length of time on the waiting list / homeless) will be invited for an interview.
All applicants are interviewed by two members of staff; a support worker can also be present at the interview if you wish.
After the interview, you will be contacted within 3 working days to be informed of the outcome of the interview - whether you are suitable for the scheme or not.