So what is Choice Based Lettings?

Eden Housing Association allocates its properties using Cumbria Choice. Cumbria Choice is a sub regional scheme for letting social rented property throughout Cumbria. It is a partnership between the 2 Local Authorities and 6 Social Housing Providers across Cumbria. It is managed through a web based computer system.

To be part of the scheme customers need to apply to the Common Housing Register. There is only one application form to complete and customers will be placed on the register if they meet the eligibility criteria. Priority for housing is awarded through a “banding system” that places customers in one of three Bands according to their housing needs.

Landlords advertise their properties on a weekly basis and customers are able to exercise choice by registering an interest in the property. Although the Cumbria Choice Scheme does not increase the numbers of homes available, the scheme provides a more transparent and accountable way of letting homes, and more importantly gives people more choice about where they would prefer to live.

Although it does not increase the number of homes available, the Cumbria Scheme provide a more transparent and accountable way of letting homes, and more importantly gives people more choice about where they would prefer to live.

Cumbria Choice (CBL) is operated through a website on the internet www.cumbriachoice.org.uk.  However, the scheme can be used quite well without going onto the website.

To access the Cumbria Choice website and register for housing please click the link below.