You get points for different needs and situations. 5.32 Retiring employees in tied accommodation who have been in post pre 6th November 1992 will be offered accommodation in line with their existing accommodation. 5.7 When more than one household is the highest pointed on the waiting list for a specific property, the allocation will be made to the household with the strongest connection to the 'rehousing area' in which the property is located. To apply for social housing in Powys you'll need to submit a housing application online on the Homes In Powys page. 3 or more of the Social or Welfare categoriesfrom the "Low" list below: Maximum of 2 categories awarded from the following list: (NB The award of points under these categories is subject to detailed assessment and guidance notes for officers on when it is appropriate to award such points), Housing Benefit Shortfall of 5-10% (where there is no earned income), Housing Benefit Shortfall of over 10% (where there is no earned income). They should also be able to tell you your approximate position on the list. The Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) states that all homes should reach the standard by 2021. The local authority partners with five housing associations and all affordable social rented accommodation is advertised and and allocated through the Homesearch scheme. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council work with Tai Calon Community Housing, United Welsh Housing Association, Linc Cymru and Melin Homes to provide their housing options. For example, Erin has three children, but they are adults and living in their own homes. Section 6: Appeals, Reviews and complaints. 1.5 The policy seeks to ensure that reasonable preference is given to those tenants and applicants in the greatest housing need and to help applicants and tenants to be housed or rehoused in an area of their choice, as far as is reasonably possible. 2.5 The Council is keen to maximise choice for applicants and tenants applying for housing or transfer. You can get more points if you are sharing a home and you have dependent children. How the Council will prioritise tenant transfers. Applications from households with no local connection to the City and County of Swansea. You'll need to register online to be able to bid for housing. 2.1 Free and confidential advice will be made available for people who may have difficulty making an application. 5.26 Provided it will not constitute statutory overcrowding and should the applicant agree, in certain circumstances the Council will allow a household to overcrowd a property. 1.37 The Council will not refuse an application for exchange unless: In addition, the landlord is entitled to require payment of any rent arrears or the remedying of any breach of tenancy condition before consent to exchange is given. Change your areas of choice You can increase your chances of getting an offer by changing your areas of choice. 2.21 The Council will make arrangements for decisions and assessments to be explained in person on request, or where it is apparent that the applicant or tenant may have difficulty in understanding the reasoning behind or implications of any decision made by the Council in relation to this policy. The. 1.17 Anyone can request 'recorded information' from the Council in any format, e.g. Where the eligible tenants households health and safety would be imminently jeopardised by the continuing occupation of their current home, e.g. 5.19 Households who have contact with a child or children for less than 50% of the week will be registered for the additional number of bedrooms that the household requires, depending on individual circumstances. We are so happy you found the information you need! 2.25 The tenancy will automatically become a secure tenancy when the applicant reaches the age of 18, providing the person does not become ineligible for an allocation in the interim. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net. An applicant and his/her spouse/partner will only be treated as having income large enough to secure a mortgage if they have income that would enable them to secure a mortgage on a average priced property on a 3 x total income basis. Thousands of kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, roofs and boilers have been replaced in a long-running programme which will cost more than 500 million. You will be awarded housing need points depending on your circumstances - which can include factors such as overcrowding and medical circumstances. See what kinds of help you can get for rent and other housing costs. 6.0 All tenants who have applied for a transfer or applicants who have applied for housing will have the right to appeal against decisions made by Officers of the Council with regard to their applications. 5.20 Where there is overriding medical need, the Council will register households for up to one additional bedroom, for example for a carer, above the standards set out at 5.14 of this policy. It is satisfied that the applicant (or a member of his/her household) is guilty of unacceptable behaviour serious enough to make them unsuitable to be a tenant; and that the applicant's circumstances and behaviour at the time of their application have not changed and improved since the unacceptable behaviour occurred. The first step is completing an application to join Swansea Council'shousing register. When you apply for housing, your position on the waiting list is determined by the points you are awarded. It's worth noting that positions can change on a daily basis as new applications are assessed and / or people are housed or their applications cancelled. To this end, support and other appropriate assistance, including the award of additional points, may be offered to tenants who are under-occupying their homes and who wish to move, to encourage moves to more suitable, smaller sized accommodation. Your first step is to register with Homeseeker online, or speak to the housing team directly on 01495 742 409. Electric vehicle charge points installed in 12council car parks serving 32recharging bays, with 40chargepoints in a further 12carparks and 3community hubs being installed during 2022 All our. Find out how much notice to give and when you need to go to court. The more our advisers know, the better they can help. 1.0 The allocations policy is the framework for: 1.1. Gender overcrowding where the oldest child has reached the age of 10. the applicant actually works in the area rather than that the area is the site of his or her employers' head office). Applicants and tenants will be registered for a property type and size in accordance with Section 5 of this policy. They also run a service called HomeSwapper, an online tool that allows you to swap your council or housing association property if you need to up/downsize or move to a different area. Our advisers can help explain which points you can get and why. For those retiring employees who have been in post since 6th November 1992, the letting principles which form part of this Allocations Policy will apply. Applicants will be withdrawn from the housing register for up to 12 months following one reasonable offer of accommodation being refused without good reason. 4.3 The Council may also need to conduct a home visit in order to check circumstances and housing conditions. The authority will then write to you to tell you whether you are eligible for its housing needs register, your housing need points and the type of property that you have been registered for, including the areas you have chosen. An emergency order willstop the use of the property with immediate effect. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2.27 The applicant will receive one suitable offer of accommodation. Please also supply me with data on how many people in the Lochgelly area are currently waiting on the list, and how many empty properties are currently available in Lochgelly. For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. You can also apply byphone with one of our Housing Options advisors. 2.23 Safety and confidentiality are paramount. We don't have access to information about you. Bridgend council's four main housing associations use one housing register to allocate social housing. 1.27 The Strategy aims to assist people who are ready to move-on to their own accommodation, from temporary or supported accommodation by finding appropriate accommodation and support. Our housing allocation. We aim to provide quality, affordable housing to people who need somewhere to live because they have no home or their current housing no longer suits their needs. The offer will be regarded as reasonable if it meets the needs of the applicant in terms of size and type of accommodation and is in the applicants preferred area of choice. Associated schemes, initiatives and agreements. You can get points if you share a home with other people who will not be moving with you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 5.4 On reapplication, applications will be valid from the date of receipt of the new application. Swansea Home Residents Housing Find a home Council housing and tenancy information Council housing Find out more about council housing and apply online. 5.9 Should none of the highest pointed households have a community connection the allocation will be made to the highest pointed household with the earliest application date. 5.10 Community Connection is distinct from local connection. Homeseeker is described as a "choice based lettings scheme". " The applicants need for additional bed spaces. Tenancy Management where tenants occupying Council accommodation are entitled to be awarded the tenancy under the Tenancy Management policy. Before you contact our advisers: check the breakdown of your points - look through the points list and check where your points match the items on the list, you can also call the Housing Executive (03448 920 900) to get a breakdown of your points The council should always send you a letter to confirm any offer. 1.35 The Council will provide incentives to support mutual exchange requests. The Council's policy on applicant choice and preference. This is often called the housing selection scheme. 0300 123 1230 | Opening Hours: 8am - 6pm Mon - Fri . 2.29 Employees of the Council are entitled to apply for housing however any offer of accommodation will be subject to approval by the Head of Housing. To count as a bedroom, the room must be a certain size. the prevention or detection of crime, or in the provision of relevant information at ward or wider geographical level. Highland Council has agreed to give more housing 'points' to people at risk of homelessness, and those living in poor conditions. Children or people aged 60+ in a mobile home, caravan or converted vehicle, Families with children under 16 who live above the 2nd floor, Children in non-secure or temporary accommodation, Bedsit accommodation where the tenant or applicant has overnight access to or custody of a child / children, UNSANITARY AND OTHER UNSATISFACTORY HOUSING CONDITIONS. Being aware of some common problems can help you to avoid matters getting out of hand. The more points you have, the higher you are on the waiting list to get a home from the Housing Executive or a housing association. major repair programmes, to meet strategic priorities or following disaster or emergency. Tell us why you found this page useful, so we can keep improving our service We are sorry to hear you didnt find this page useful. To find out if you are eligible for housing you need to call the council on 01554 899 389. Points are awarded under four categories according to your housing need, as detailed below. 1.24 Eligible applicants and tenants can express an interest in being nominated for a Housing Association property on the application form for housing and at any time during the assessment process. Please remember positions can change on a daily basis as new applications are assessed and / or people are housed or cancelled. The assessment of applications for Council Housing including tenant transfers. Where the property is available on general offer, Where the applicant or tenant has an independently proven need to live in an area and there are no suitable sized flats in that area, Where there are no suitably sized properties in any area, The tenant has clearly indicated to the Councils satisfaction that the lodger is to become a permanent member of their family, or, The tenant has confirmed that the lodger will leave when they transfer. Points will be awarded where the following is lacking in the applicants current home or in the opinion of the Council the property lacks or suffers from the following defects. Medical, Social and Welfare and Time Points awards will apply, if appropriate. A household with five or more children needs four bedrooms. An offer of suitable accommodation to discharge homelessness duty. You can get 10 points for every bedroom you are missing. Officials said that basically means applicants can see which properties are available for rent and can choose whether to express an interest in them. They will be able to provide you with your approximate position on the housing needs register and advise you whether you are in the top 10 or 20 etc. Such a transfer would be subject to the provisions in 5.10 and 5.11. After filling in a Social Housing Application form you'll be given log in details to be able to apply for housing. If the property has had major adaptations (see Appendix 1) during the last 2 years, points will be reduced to 0 unless there has been a considerable change in circumstances which makes their current home unsuitable. You will be awarded housing need points depending on your housing circumstances based on things likeovercrowding, medical circumstances etc. Erin can get 20 points for the extra rooms. 1.18 Advice and information will be available free of charge to all applicants and tenants on a variety of issues relating to housing, and in a range of formats. The area has a high turnover of properties. 2.15 The Council will seek possession of any tenancy that it considers to have been granted on the basis of false or misleading information, or the withholding of relevant information. The social housing stock is allocated through housing associations using the Torfaen Homeseeker portal. You will usually need a connection with the area in order to receive housing needs points. Our performance; Apply online . All decisions will be subject to the provisions outlined in Section 6 of this Policy, Appeals, Reviews and Complaints. 2.28 The household will be registered for areas of their choice and may receive a further 3 offers of accommodation in accordance with this Allocations Policy (see 5.3 below), Applicationsfrom employees of the Council. Once the authority has decided you can join the waiting list, it will write to let you know and which band you're in. 1.25 Housing Associations offer accommodation to the Council on an ongoing basis. The assessment will also consider the following factors: 4.1 The Council will award housing need points based on the information provided on the application form for housing. How the Council prioritises applicants for rehousing ensuring that reasonable preference is given to certain people. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The points system When you apply for housing, your position on the waiting list is determined by the points you are awarded. Know your rights and responsibilities if you rent from a housing association or the Housing Executive. Applications from households acceptedby the authority as unintentionally homeless and in priority need. The more our advisers know, the better they can help. For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by emailgro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk. 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For general queries call us or submit an online form, Housing advice for people in Northern Ireland. If this offer is refused then the Council will have discharged its duty. You get 10 points for each problem the council recognizes. Finding a suitable place to live will be one of your main concerns upon your arrival in Wales. Applicants and Tenants may be subject to point reductions as outlined in 4G. Home Options Newport is the council-run site for allocating social housing in the Newport City Council area. 2.17 Local Connection is defined in s.199 of the Housing Act 1996 as a connection which the applicant has with an area because: 2.18 In assessing whether an applicant's household has a local connection with an area, the Council will also consider whether any person who might reasonably be expected to live with the applicant has such a connection. Section4: Thepointssystem Points for temporary or insecure housing Points for overcrowded or unsatisfactory housing conditions Points for medical circumstances Points for social or. For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk. If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly. The first step is completing an application to join Swansea Council 's housing register. In all cases, council and housing association properties will go to people most in need, but the authority cannot offer council or housing association accommodation to everyone who applies. (Tick all that apply), Housing allocation - housing decision complaints, Registering for a Housing Executive or housing association property, dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, customerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea, Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Northern Ireland, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service, contact the relevant government organisation directly, intimidation - points may be awarded if you are at serious and imminent risk, and require immediate rehousing, insecurity of tenure - if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness - the level of points depends on the duty owed, housing conditions - points for poor housing circumstances both in terms of physical conditions and the degree of sharing/overcrowding being experienced, health/social well being assessment - points for a range of health and social well-being circumstances including issues about your mobility in your existing home as well as any social, support and care needs you may have, Travel advice (including self-isolation), Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations contact the, Driver licensing and tests, MOT and vehicle testing. If this offer is refused then the Council will have discharged its duty. The more points you have, the higher you are on the waiting list to get a home from the Housing Executive or a housing association. Officials said it also focuses on people's choices rather than points and to apply for homes in the specific area they wish to live by opening up more choices. Each landlord has a different system for applying for and deciding who gets a home. Households awarded points under 4A will not be entitled to points under the following sections, Section 4B (except where stated) Section 4D - High and Medium. When you apply for housing you can state your preference for the areas youd like to live in, and the type of property youd prefer. Economic Circumstances for applicants or tenants needing Sheltered Housing. 5.24 Current tenants who have lodgers residing in their property will not be allowed to transfer to alternative accommodation if such a move would create overcrowding, unless: 5.25 Both the Council and Housing Associations aim to make effective use of their housing stock. The Homesearch team is responsible for the maintenance of waiting lists, validating applications, assessing medical and welfare applications, and general housing advice. Apply for council housing. Homeless or threatened with homelessness, in priority need and not intentionally homeless, Non-priority homeless or in non-permanent accommodation and not intentionally homeless, Residents in long stay hospitals, Council care or a Nursing Home, Licensee required to leave (entitled to points under Section 4b), Licensee (entitled to points under Section 4b), Intentionally homeless ( priority and non priority), OVERCROWDED , UNSATISFACTORY HOUSING CONDITIONS. Your position on the waiting list is based on the points you get under four main categories: intimidation - points may be awarded if you are at serious and imminent risk, and require immediate rehousing; insecurity of tenure - if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness - the level of points depends on the duty owed Housing exchanges (swaps) If you're a tenant and would like to move home, sometimes looking for a swap is an option worth considering. If your application is successful and a property is found, people will contacted by their District Housing Office. 1.14 All information provided by applicants on the application form will be for the sole purpose of enabling the Council to assess the application for housing in accordance with this Policy, and the Data Protection Act 1998. The system is designed to let people bid for homes they wish to live in (again, this doesn't involve money). with the City & County of Swansea? 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He or she is employed there (i.e. Emaildcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, Call 0800 587 2750 In a banding system, the council or housing association puts you in a priority group, called a band, based on your housing needs. Special considerations can also be made such as for those with families or the elderly. He or she is, or was in the past, normally resident there, and that residence was of his or her own choice (residence is defined as "at least 6 months out of the previous 12 months or for not less than 3 years during the previous 5 year period"). Fundraising is a vital way of supporting our work to tackle housing problems and homelessness. To get these points, you may need to show that: You can get 20 points if you or someone in your household needs a lot of health support and your: You can get up to 40 points for urgent needs such as leaving a home where you experienced trauma. This section of the website explains the Housing system in Wales and who can receive support. Find out what documents you must give new tenants and how to set up a tenancy. The more points you have, the more quickly you should be offered a home. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. 1.39 In these cases, the Council reserves the right to withdraw suitable properties from the allocation scheme. Also please verify if the Housing register department are able to access data held by other . We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. Share on Facebook (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share on Twitter (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share by email (external link opens in a new window / tab), Which problem did you find on this page? (NB The award of these points is subject to guidance notes developed to support this policy, which details those properties which are deemed beneficial having particular regard to the Council's Housing Strategy). Swansea is one of the only local authorities in Wales without a common housing register. Tenants will receive 10 points for each year from the date of their current tenancy up to a maximum of 80 points. 5.28 Where an eligible applicant or tenant accepts an offer of accommodation, an offer of an unconditional secure tenancy will be made except in the instances listed below: 5.29 Where the Council is able to demonstrate that an allocation to the highest pointed household would have a detrimental effect on the area where the vacancy exists, the property may be allocated to the next highest pointed household on the waiting list. If you wish to check on a problem or fault you have already reported, contact DfI Roads. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk. You can use the authority's website to search for available properties and apply for properties. A property which has a cleaning and decoration voucher assigned to it when offered to a household will usually be treated as a 'reasonable' offer of accommodation. You'll receive your points total in writing. You'll need to register your household online with the council's housing team to check eligibility for social housing. Depending on where people want to live, they need to apply to one, two, three or all four landlords, completing up to four applications and making follow-up enquiries with . par | Avr 28, 2023 | how did gloria charles died | horseheads town court | Avr 28, 2023 | how did gloria charles died | horseheads town court Your story can help us show other people how we can help. 1. : Max 32 points, Support and care needs - only applicable to those applying for sheltered or supported housing: Max 30 points, Primary social needs factors: Max 40 points, Other social needs factors: Max 40 points, Underoccupation (for transfer applicants only): 10 points per extra room. We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience. For queries or advice about passports, contactHM Passport Office. Severe medical need where a current medical condition means that an urgent response is required by the Council. To count as a bedroom, rooms you have for those people at your home, have been on the waiting list for at least two years, you get disability benefits for mobility issues, an occupational therapist confirms your mobility issues, live in sheltered or supported housing, and, need help taking care of yourself or your home, housing officer decides you need the support, or, gather your information and documents for example, if you have a letter from the Housing Executive, make sure to have a copy with you, ask your housing officer to review your points and make sure everything is up to date, check if you can get points for social issues, losing your home people might call this insecurity of tenure.