Statutory guidance

Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces

Statutory guidance for local authorities to improve access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces community.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 27 June 2020
• Last updated: 18 December 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces

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The government is committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community face no disadvantage in the provision of public services.

This statutory guidance is intended to assist local authorities when considering applications for social housing from members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

Published 27 June 2020
Last updated 18 December 2024 + show all updates

1. 18 December 2024

   Added updates to the guidance to reflect the changes made by the Allocation of Housing (Qualification Criteria for Armed Forces) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

2. 27 June 2020

   First published.