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When you bid on a property we look at your application and the priority that is assigned to your circumstances.
There are 4 bands of priority with Band 1 being the highest priority and Band 4 being the lowest priority.
Certain groups of people are given preference by law, for example people who:
In addition to the above, a number of different factors impact on what banding you are, such as:
This list is not exhaustive and you should check City of Lincoln Council Allocations Policy for a full explanation of how we allocate housing.