How hard is it to get council housing?

[IgorThalia]

Looking at getting some council housing. I need some independence from my family, and need a distraction from life at the moment. I've been toying with the idea but lacked the motivation. Currently live with my parents. Left my ex a couple of years ago due to domestic abuse. He lives in a house that we both own. I have about 7k equity in it but he refuses to sell and because I have a restraining order against him, he's impossible to communicate with. His solicitor doesn't respond to my emails re the house. I have a 2 year old who still sleeps in the same room as me. My parents have 2 other spare bedrooms but they're being prepared for lodgers and air bnb so I can't use them for my son. They need this to boost their income and it is why they bought a bigger house. I need a bit of independence and also wouldn't feel comfortable having my 2 year old in the house when parents are doing air bnb. I earn about 24k a year. Have anxiety, OCD and PTSD. That's my background. Am I likely to get any council housing or will I be way down on the list because I'm not homeless?

[quote Seymour5]@gamerchick, social housing rents vary hugely across the country. I live in the north, there are properties from around £300 pm. The OP stated they are fairly cheap in her area compared to private rent. The security of tenure is also a big plus.

I'd echo what others have said, get on the housing register with the LA, and contact Shelter and/or the CAB.[/quote]
I'm in the north as well and pay 550. Can't take it for granted that it's going to be low.

@gamerchick

Really unhelpful. The OP has given a breakdown of her outgoings and she doesn't have a £600 for rent

Again, what's the point of looking for a council house in that case? Rent still needs to be paid and it's not much different to 600 quid.

So you think you might RTFT before criticising?

OP has explained council rent is about £300 for what she needs, where she is.

[quote IgorThalia]@slipperywhensparticus he is employed by his friend and declares far less than he's earning. He gets paid some to his bank and some in cash. He's done it so he doesn't have to pay me. He pays the bills and mortgage out of his wage and everything else cash or he gives his dad cash and his dad pays money as a gift in to his account. [/quote]
Ahhh there are ways around this as hmrc and child maintenance are tightening up on people who commit fraud like this because if his paid wages don't add up to his working hours his friend can be done for it

Op
Still apply for council housing and explain you situation it can't do any harm can it?

I was in the same situation ref the house and I still got a council home.

TBH the housing market may go belly up next year and your share worth nothing...

You have nothing to lose by speaking to the housing officers and applying for help.