Homes To Rent

Most of the properties we own in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been built subject to planning or other restrictions as to who can occupy them. This means that we can only re-house those who can demonstrate a local connection with a parish where we have properties.

The precise definition of a “local connection” varies according to where the properties are located.

However, it will generally mean that you must currently either live or work in the parish, or have lived there recently and had to move away to find housing or work, or have close family in the parish who either need your support or can provide you with support.

We will not be able to assist you with housing if you cannot demonstrate a connection with a village or parish where one of our developments is located.

Our Homes

Applying for housing in Cornwall

If you are interested in applying for one of our vacant properties we hold a register of interested parties and you would be required to make an application direct. All our vacant properties are advertised on our website and through the local parish council.

To be registered on our interested parties list, please complete our Application for Housing form which is linked below.

Applying for housing on the Isles of Scilly

Our homes on the Isles of Scilly are allocated through nomination by the Council of the Isles of Scilly. They can be contacted by:

- writing to The Council of Isles of Scilly, The Town Hall, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly TR21 0LW
- telephoning 0300 1234 105
- emailing enquiries@scilly.gov.uk
We also suggest you complete our application for housing form so we can inform you if we have any vacancies on the Isles of Scilly.

Mutual Exchanges

All Cornwall Rural Housing Association tenants have the right to effect a mutual exchange with a tenant of a council or housing association under the terms of their tenancy agreement and in line with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

CRHA will encourage mutual exchanges where tenants need to move for work or family support, financial and under/over occupancy.

The Association is bound by planning restrictions as many of our developments are subject to a Section 106 Agreement.  Where there is a local connection restriction an exchange will only be agreed if the incoming applicant can demonstrate a local connection that meets the requirements of the restriction.

A mutual exchange will not be approved if: –

  • A Notice of Seeking Possession has been issued and the tenancy breach not satisfied.
  • A Court Order for Possession has been issued.
  • The property is too large or too small for the incoming applicant.
  • The property has been specially adapted or designed to suit a physically disabled person.
  • Conditional approval will be given where there are rent arrears, but the move will not be sanctioned until the rent arrears have been cleared in full.

The Association will acknowledge receipt of a mutual exchange application within 42 days.  If CRHA refuse an application, they will clearly state the reason why the application has been declined in writing.

Help for Mutual Exchange