Apply to join the housing register
Everyone must apply online through My Newham.
If you do not have access to a computer at home, our libraries have free computer usage and internet access.
Apply to Join
Please click on the link below to apply to join the Housing Register. Once submitted your application will be assessed and we will email you with the outcome of the assessment.
If you are serving or have served in the regular forces and have an urgent housing need, and are experiencing difficulties with your Housing Register application, please contact our team by telephone through the Contact Centre on 020 8430 2000. Alternatively, you can visit one of our Housing Hubs and speak with a Lettings Officer in person. Details of our Housing Hubs are available via this link: Housing Hubs – Newham Council.
To Change an Existing Application or Renew an Application please click on the link below.
Online housing register
Find your local library
Before you start
- You will need a My Newham account
- An email address
- National Insurance numbers for all members of your household included on your application over 16 years old
- Your address history for the past seven years with the dates that you moved in and out.
You must keep a valid email address at all times as this may be the only way we will contact you. After you send your application we will email you so please check your inbox, including your junk mail, regularly.
If you need to contact us, make sure you use the same email address as the one you used to register on My Newham.
