Government consulting on changes to social housing allocations
Published: Wednesday 13 March 2024The government has recently consulted on reforms to social housing allocations. The consultation period ended after 26 March 2024.
The consultation sought views on the following issues:
- the introduction of a UK connection test to ensure that it is those with the closest connection to the UK who are eligible for a social home
- mandating the following tests: local connection test, income test, false statement test, and tests for anti social behaviour and terrorism offences
- the introduction of a new ground for eviction for those who are convicted of terrorism offences and implementation of a three strikes and you're out policy for anti social behaviour
The changes, if introduced, will apply to new applicants and all existing applicants on Home Choice Plus.
The link to the consultation is here: Consultation on reforms to social housing allocations - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Any changes to the Home Choice Plus policy in light of this consultation will be notified in due course.