Statutory guidance

Improving access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse

Statutory guidance for local authorities to improve access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse in refuges or other types of temporary accommodation.

• 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: 10 November 2018
• Last updated: 25 January 2022 — See all updates

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Improving access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse

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The government believes that victims fleeing domestic abuse should be given as much assistance as possible to ensure they are able to re-build their lives away from abuse and harm.

This statutory guidance is intended to assist local authorities to ensure that victims of domestic abuse who are living in refuges, and other forms of safe temporary accommodation, are given appropriate priority when they apply for to access social housing.

Published 10 November 2018
Last updated 25 January 2022 + show all updates

1. 25 January 2022

   Guidance updated following the commencement of section 79 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 on secure tenancies.

2. 10 November 2018

   First published.