<-- Back to proposed bills
Social Housing Update
30 January 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is addressing the issue of fair allocation of social housing to support those who need it most while preventing abuse of the system.
Action Requested
A consultation has been launched to gather views on proposed reforms that include eligibility criteria such as a UK connection test and qualification tests. The government aims to introduce measures for eviction based on unspent terrorism convictions and anti-social behaviour, with an eight-week consultation period.
Key Facts
- Over one million households are on the social housing waiting list.
- Social housing waiting lists have stabilised at around 1.2m.
- The Government is spending over £11.5 billion to deliver more than 100,000 affordable homes.
- A consultation document will be available in both Houses Libraries and on GOV.UK for an eight-week period.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy