Find a home in Croydon - step by step

How to find a place to live in Croydon, including how to apply for a council home, finding your own rented property, affordable home ownership and housing for 16 to 21 year olds.

Croydon is a popular place to live, but there are a limited number of homes. There are various ways to find a rented home as well as organisations that can help you. You can also find out about affordable homes to buy in Croydon. You can also apply for a council home to rent.

  1. The housing situation in Croydon

    The current housing situation in Croydon, including numbers of people waiting for council homes and how many homes are available for rent.

  2. Apply for a council home

    How to apply for a council home in Croydon.

  3. Find your own privately rented home

    How to find your own privately rented property in Croydon.

  4. Making renting more affordable

    The Croydon Affordable Homes charity and how they are helping to make renting more affordable.

  5. Find an affordable home to own

    How to find an affordable home to own in Croydon.