Housing Locations Map

Ark Housing Application Form

For housing in some of our developments you will be directed to complete Ark’s housing application form. When received the application will be pointed on housing need in accordance with Ark’s allocation policy (LINK TO ALLOCATION POLICY). In the instance that a mainstream property becomes available in your desired location we will run a shortlist and the property will be allocated to the applicant with the highest level of housing need, subject to all pre-allocation checks. If you have already started an Ark application form and would like to complete and submit your housing application please click here. (LINK TO COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATION)

EdIndex

EdIndex is a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council and 18 housing associations/co-operatives in Edinburgh, Ark is one of these housing association. If you are looking to be rehoused in Edinburgh you will be directed to the EdIndex external website. If you are not already registered you will need to register you only need to complete one application to apply for houses provided by the landlords. If Ark have any available mainstream properties to let within the Edinburgh area these will be advertised on the Key to Choice website, where you can place a bid for it. Properties are advertised weekly online from 3.30pm on a Friday until the next Friday at 3pm. For more information about Edindex information can be found here.

These Homes

These Homes is a Digital Lettings Service, which has been designed to give tenants improved access to affordable rented properties. Ark uses These Homes to advertise mainstream properties in the Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City area. You must register with These Homes before you can apply for housing in these areas. If Ark have any mainstream properties available to let within these areas they will be available for applicants to apply for via These Homes. For more information about These Homes information can be found here.

Housing Map

Supported Accommodation

Ark have a number of developments where we provide accommodation with support. This includes support from Ark’s Care and Support team and other external support providers. These properties are allocated through social work referrals, all applicant referrals that we receive will be required to complete an Ark housing application form (LINK TO COMPLETE ARK HOUSING APPLICATION) to ensure that we are able to demonstrate housing need for the individual in accordance with the application form. If you require supported accommodation you will need to make contact with your allocated social worker who can make contact with a member of the housing team to discuss availability and suitability of any Ark properties.