Consultation outcome

Consultation on reforms to social housing allocations

From:
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
30 January 2024
Last updated
2 September 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Government response to the consultation on changes to social housing allocation tests

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Detail of outcome

In January 2024, the previous government consulted on proposals to amend the framework for how social housing is allocated.

This is a summary of the responses received and the government response.

Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules.

This consultation ran from
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Consultation description

Social housing is a scarce resource and therefore it must be allocated fairly. We are proposing changes to the allocations system so that it prioritises those who have a strong connection to the UK, their local area and those that do not disrupt communities through anti-social behaviour or terrorism offences.

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Consultation on reforms to social housing allocations

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Published 30 January 2024
Last updated 2 September 2024 + show all updates

  1. Added summary of responses and government response to the consultation.

  2. First published.

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