Closed consultation

Consultation on reforms to social housing allocations

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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Summary

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

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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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Published 30 January 2024

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