Finding a home couldn’t be easier
General Needs and Independent Living
We advertise the homes we have available to rent in England through our Choice-Based Lettings (CBL) system. This includes general needs homes for social rent, as well as our independent living properties where older people can live comfortably and securely, with support available if needed.
Please note that only some of our properties are advertised through our CBL system. In line with our nomination agreements with Local Authorities, some of our homes are advertised directly through Local Authority housing registers. This means you may see Sanctuary homes advertised on our system or the Local Authority systems.
We do not have properties in every area, so please bear this in mind when applying, as availability will vary depending on location. Each advert shows the closing date and time. You can bid for (express an interest in) any home you are eligible for and would like to live in.
To place a bid, you will need to create a Housing Register account, complete your profile and provide your supporting documentation. This also applies to current Sanctuary residents looking to transfer.
You will need to create an account to access our online system. If you are already on our waiting list, log in and fill in the application form. In section 3 of the form, when asked 'Do you have an existing application on the Sanctuary waiting list?', please click 'Yes' and enter the customer number included in the email communication you received this week. By doing this we will be able to bring across your effective date and band status.
Other ways you can rent a Sanctuary home
Through your council
We recommend that you contact your council to register for housing. This will allow you to apply for any homes they have for rent, including homes they allocate on our behalf.
Some councils operate a Choice Based Lettings (CBL) system like us.
To find out more about how this works, visit the government’s website.
Rightmove/Zoopla
We sometimes advertise homes on Rightmove/Zoopla. You may see some of our properties there.
Transfer to another Sanctuary home
If you’re already a Sanctuary resident, you can apply to transfer to another one of our homes on our system using the button at the top of the page.
Mutual exchange
If you’re a Sanctuary tenant you can swap your home with the resident of another housing association. Register for free on the HomeSwapper website to find other residents who are looking for a mutual exchange.
Other options
If you're looking for accommodation for someone aged 55 who has long-term care needs, with an onsite care team on-call 24 hours a day, our retirement communities may be more suitable. Visit the Sanctuary Supported Living website to find a service near you.
If it’s for someone who needs a high level of round-the-clock care, our Sanctuary Care homes may be more appropriate for your needs.