council house

loismustdie

hi all, my boyfriend and i have had our name on the council list for 3 years since our little boy was born. we are due another baby next april and i was wondering, should i inform the council of this now or when the baby is born? also for those of you who have gone down this road, how long did it take for you to get a house? and if you don't mind sharing information about what rent you pay etc? i'm just wondering as i don't know what to expect and fear we'll be waiting another 3 years or more!!!!
i will ring the council office and update them and maybe make a query but am sure i'll be fobbed off but am just wondering how other people have got on.

also i should add my partner and i are both on social welfare payments as of a year ago.

cmf86

Hi, I used to work in the housing dept. You should inform the housing dept that you are due another child and also let them know when your other child is born and give them the pps number of the child also. Definatly update them on your current financial situation. All of this will add a little to your application.

Greaney

OH yes, they want to know. Furthermore, if folk don't keep in contact they can be knocked off the list.

I let them know when I was pregnant, then when the baby came. It really doesn't do any harm (or confuse them):)