What is the homefinder scheme?
In a nutshell, the ‘Homefinder’ scheme, also known as a ‘Direct Let’ scheme (DLS), enables landlords to let their properties directly, via the Council, to tenants who are homeless or otherwise in urgent need of accommodation. The tenant must be found to be eligible for housing assistance.
What is Band 3 Northumberland homefinder?
Band 3 – applicants who are currently adequately housed. Band P applicants will keep their priority status for 3 months, but if they don’t bid for a home during this time, could lose this priority. However if you are in band P and we agree that you are homeless, you will have only one month to bid for a home.
Who is eligible for homefinder?
The scheme is available to anyone willing to move nationwide including: Homeless households. Applicants living in temporary accommodation. Private sector tenants threatened with homelessness.
What does Band 1 housing mean?
High priority
Band 1: High priority – for example, people with an urgent need to move due to over-riding medical reasons, and those moving to a smaller home which frees up a larger home for another applicant.
What is band 4 on the council?
The Housing Allocations Scheme uses a banding system to decide who needs housing the most. Band 1 is for people with the greatest priority and Band 4 is for people with the lowest priority. If you are placed in a higher band you will usually be housed quicker than if you are placed in a lower band.
How long is homefinder application?
How long will it take to register me? Online website applications are processed within five working days. Paper applications are normally processed within 28 days. Occasionally we may write to you for further information or supporting evidence which may take a little longer.
Are there council houses on the Isle of Wight?
How many council houses are there in Isle Of Wight? There are 5,555 registered social housing properties in Isle Of Wight.
What is Band 2 on the housing list?
Band 2 is for priority housing needs and is for those residents who have provided evidence of making a community contribution. 49% of new successful applicants for social housing are placed in Band 2.
What is Northumberland Homefinder?
Northumberland Homefinder aims to provide an open, fair and transparent housing allocations service, giving you a single point of access for those in need of housing in Northumberland. In addition, Northumberland Homefinder enables the council to meet the following objectives:
How does Northumberland assess housing need?
All partners in the scheme will use the policy guidelines to assess housing need. You can view Northumberland’s Common Allocations Policy here. Northumberland Homefinder uses a banding scheme to prioritise applications. Priority is given to people who are in most housing need and not on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is Northumberland’s common Allocations Policy?
The council and its partners have agreed a Common Allocation Policy which means that the way houses are allocated will be the same throughout Northumberland. All partners in the scheme will use the policy guidelines to assess housing need. You can view Northumberland’s Common Allocations Policy here.