New entrants registration forms
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

The forms you need to complete to apply for registration as a provider of social housing.

These forms should be completed by applicants wishing to become providers of social housing registered under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended (HRA 2008).

Before starting the application process, applicants should familiarise themselves with both the preliminary and detailed stage requirements, and with the requirements that will apply to it if it is registered.

Preliminary application

This form should be read in conjunction with the ‘Guidance for new entrants on registration as a provider of social housing’ (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-new-entrants-on-applying-for-registration-as-a-provider-of-social-housing).

The applicant should not proceed with a preliminary application unless it is satisfied that it will be able meet all the requirements of registration.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68418bcbd5f6bf75703e878d/Preliminary_application_form_June25.odt)

Preliminary application form for registration of new entrants as providers of social housing (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68418bcbd5f6bf75703e878d/Preliminary_application_form_June25.odt)

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Detailed application

Thid form should be read in conjunction with the Guidance for new entrants on applying for registration as a provider of social housing (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-and-de-register-as-a-provider-of-social-housing/guidance-for-new-entrants-on-applying-for-registration-as-a-provider-of-social-housing) (the registration guidance) and the Governance and Financial Viability Standard code of practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/governance-and-financial-viability-standard/governance-and-financial-viability-standard-code-of-practice) issued under section 195 of the HRA 2008 (the Code), all available on the website.

The completed form together with supporting documentation will provide the information that will enable the regulator to assess whether the applicant meets the registration criteria. S112(3) of the HRA 2008 requires applicants to meet registration criteria that have been set by the regulator and and are available to view in the form.

This form must be completed in full. Guidance on completing the application is included throughout the form.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68418f42d5f6bf75703e878e/Detailed_application_form_June2025.odt)

Detailed application form for registration of new entrants as providers of social housing (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68418f42d5f6bf75703e878e/Detailed_application_form_June2025.odt)

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