Who can apply?

Anyone over 16 years old can register with Homefinder Somerset, except for:

·       People who do not have a local connection to Somerset. To have a local connection to Somerset you must either have lived in Somerset for the last 2 years, or 3 out of the last 5 years, work in Somerset or have immediate family who have lived in Somerset for at least 5 years. Please see the Homefinder Somerset Policy for more information.  Download the Local Connection Form that you can use to confirm that you have a local connection to Somerset. 

·       Certain people from abroad with limited rights to remain in the United Kingdom. For more information please contact your local housing team.  

·       People who are not subject to immigration control and have a right of admission to the UK but have not been habitually resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (the Common Travel Area). For more information please contact your local housing team.