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Important: Please Read!

The Council has taken the difficult decision to temporarily pause advertising council properties through Key to Choice.

Housing and Homelessness services are currently under exceptional pressure which means the Council is not able to meet its statutory duties to accommodate people assessed as homeless.

By pausing adverts for council homes, it will allow the Council to temporarily prioritise available properties for people who:

    • require temporary accommodation
    • are assessed as homeless and who are currently in unsuitable temporary accommodation
    • have Gold Priority
    • have Urgent Gold Priority and assessed as a delayed discharge from hospital.

Housing Association and Housing Co-ops  homes will still be advertised.

This decision is being kept under regular review. Please check this webpage for any updates.

Please note we will be unable to respond to any individual enquiries regarding the pause of Council adverts.

EdIndex
Providing a single access point to social housing throughout the City of Edinburgh

It is now easier for you to apply for social housing in Edinburgh and consider your housing options.

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What is EdIndex?

EdIndex is a partnership between the Council and 18 housing associations/co-operatives in Edinburgh. You only need to complete one application to apply for houses provided by all landlords.

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How do the landlords let their homes?

16 Landlords let their homes through Key to Choice where applicants note their interest or “bid” on the available homes advertised. 

3 Landlords let their homes through a traditional points system and will contact you directly if a suitable home becomes available.

Our Guide to applying for social housing in Edinburgh provides more information on the process of applying to EdIndex.

There is a high demand for social rented housing in Edinburgh so it can take a long time to be housed through EdIndex. Please read our Guide to waiting times so you can get an idea of how long you may need to wait. 

You can view details of where houses became available and the demand for them using the supply and demand tool. 

If you apply for EdIndex online, you will be required to complete a Housing Options Checker to see if social housing is the best option for you.