About Key Worker Homes

We set aside a number of properties for rent by key workers. This page will provide you with everything you need to know to see if you’re eligible and register your interest.

Key worker renting elibility

Lampton Homes is focused on providing good quality and affordable housing for key workers. Through our scheme, run in London Borough of Hounslow, we have a growing portfolio of excellent homes available for key workers.

We welcome applications from all key workers that meet our criteria.

Our key worker properties are let on a 2-year fixed term assured shorthold tenancy. Your tenancy can be renewed providing you remain a key worker and comply with the terms of your tenancy agreement.

To be eligible for key worker housing, you need to meet the following conditions.

  • Applicants must work for an approved employer Household income must not exceed £70,000 per year
  • Employees must have at least 5 years to serve before reaching retirement
  • Applicants must have UK citizenship or indefinite leave to remain
  • Applicants must be in permanent employment (although some temporary workers with at least 6 months remaining on their contract can be considered)
  • Applicants cannot own a property Applicants must have good credit history

To be eligible for the scheme you are required to fall into one of the following categories of key worker organisation or employment:

  • London NHS
  • London Local Authority Teachers
  • London Fire Brigade
  • London Ambulance Service
  • Metropolitan and City Police
  • Transport for London
  • Houses of Parliament
  • HM Prison and Probation Service
  • Ex-Serviceperson (within 24 months of completion of service)

Register for our Key Worker Scheme

If you are interested in registering for our key worker scheme complete the details below and specify what sector and details of your income.