Key workers

The Council's policy

The Council's Housing Allocation Policy defines Tandridge key workers as those who:

- provide essential public services such as health and personal care , education, police and emergency services, social services and other local authority staff; and/or
- contribute to the infrastructure and economic viability of the area, such as transport providers, postal service workers, domiciliary support, refuse collectors, certain shop workers. This is not an exhaustive list but gives an example of how private sector services contribute to the overall well-being and sustainability of an area. For example providing housing opportunities for shop workers might keep a village shop open.

The situation of key workers will vary in response to economic and personal conditions. There will be shortages of different types of teachers or health workers at different times.

To be accepted as a key worker for any of the Council's housing opportunities, employers will be expected to verify applicant's employment details and give details of the difficulty in recruiting to or retaining the post.

The Council's eligibility criteria

In order to be registered on the Council's key worker List, applicants must match the definition given above which must be verified by their employer. In order to be given priority for rented accommodation through the Housing Register, you must have a household income of 39,999 or less.

Housing opportunities

The Council is working in partnership with a number of housing associations to develop new homes for key workers. You can read our Key Worker Information Leaflet or download a Key Worker Verification form by clicking on the links below:

You can also complete the Key Worker Application form online by clicking on the link below.

Key Worker Online Application Form

Please Note: You must apply or have applied to the Housing Register before your Key Worker Application will be accepted. If you have not already done so you can download a copy of the form here: Housing Register Application Form or complete the Online Housing Register Form here: Housing Register Online Application Form

Low Cost Home Ownership & HomeBuy

Many Key Workers may be eligible to get into homeownership and intermediate housing via a number of different options through the government's HomeBuy scheme.

For full information on the options and eligibility please contact Catalyst Homebuy (This link will open in a new window), the government appointed HomeBuy Agent for Surrey.

For further information please contact Housing Needs on 01883 732825 or 01883 732826 or e-mail housingneeds@tandridge.gov.uk

Or write to us at:
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

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