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How do I apply for a WSHA home?

To apply for a WSHA home, you will first fill out a Housing Options form. When you send this to us, we will reply with personalised information around availability and waiting list times, along with the link to the housing application form. If you still want to apply for a home based on this advice, you can then fill out an application form and send it to us. We will then put you on the waiting list.

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The application process is slightly different for each of our areas. Read more below:

If you are already a WSHA tenant, you can also apply for a Mutual Exchange.

All housing applications are now made digitally at WSHA. If you would like some help to fill out a Housing Options form or an Application form, give our friendly customer service team a call on 0141 550 560. 

Please note that once your application is live and on our system we will only get in touch with you if a suitable property has become available.

Applying for homes in different areas


How do I apply for a home in Glasgow?

Apply for housing in Glasgow by firstly completing the WSHA Housing Options form here.

Once you complete the Housing Options form,  we will then send you a response with personalised housing advice, including availability and waiting list times, based on your answers. We will also send you a link to the online housing application form. Fill out this application form to be added to our waiting list. 

For some applicants we may get in touch to confirm further information, but the majority of applicants will hear back from us within 15 working days with information about what housing priority band they have been placed on. Find out more about our applicatin banding system. 

Please note that once your application is live and on our system we will only get in touch with you if a suitable property has become available.

If you are in urgent housing need you should contact your local council to discuss a homeless presentation. 

Homelessness advice and assistance - Glasgow

If you require homelessness advice and assistance during office hours,  contact Glasgow Health and Social Care Connect on 0141 287 0555. You can also request homelessness assistance online from Glasgow City Council.

If you require assistance after 4.45pm Monday to Thursday or 3.55pm on a Friday or weekends and public holidays, then please contact the Emergency Out of Hours Homelessness Service on 0800 838 502.

How do I apply for a home in Ayrshire?

Apply for housing in Ayrshire by firstly completing the WSHA Housing Options form here.

Once you complete the Housing Options form,  we will then send you a response with personalised housing advice, including availability and waiting list times, based on your answers. We will also send you a link to the online housing application form. Fill out this application form to be added to our waiting list. 

For some applicants we may get in touch to confirm further information, but the majority of applicants will hear back from us within 15 working days with information about what housing priority band they have been placed on. Find out more about our applicatin banding system. 

Please note that once your application is live and on our system we will only get in touch with you if a suitable property has become available.

If you are in urgent housing need you should contact your local council to discuss a homeless presentation. 

How do I apply for a home in Lanarkshire?

The application process is different for our homes in North and South Lanarkshire. WSHA is a partner in the Common Housing Register scheme in both areas which  allows access to all public sector housing through one application form.

If you want to apply for housing with us or another social landlord in North or South Lanarkshire, you only have to complete one application form. All landlords will assess your application against the same set of criteria. You can find out more below. 

Apply for a house in South Lanarkshire

Apply for a house in North Lanarkshire

Additional info


Our housing allocation system: banding

WSHA allocates homes using a banding system, where priority is assigned using five bands (rather than the points-based system you may be familiar with). Our five bands are: 1) Urgent 2) High 3) Medium 4) Standard 5) Statutory Homeless.

To find out more about how we define each band and where you might place, you can read our policy here and our Frequently Asked Questions about banding here.

Our Lettings Strategy 2025/26

You can read a summary of our Lettings Strategy here. This sets out how many homes we manage, how many become available, and how many existing applicants we have - it may give you a better understanding of your chances of getting a home.