You'll be offered a new home sooner if your council or housing association thinks you need to be given priority. This could be if you need to move because you're disabled or living in an overcrowded home. Your landlord could also let you move you more quickly if you're moving to a smaller home.
If your situation changes, tell your council as soon as possible - it might change your position on the waiting list. This could mean you'll get a home more quickly, but it also could move you down the list.
Your local council has a duty to provide accommodation for some people who are homeless. These people are known as 'priority need'. The law says you are classed as priority need if you are vulnerable because of your mental illness.
Copy our letter template into an email to your landlord. I need an urgent transfer to another council or housing association tenancy. I need to move quickly because of [say why you need to move]. I can provide supporting evidence of my need to move.
HOW I GOT MY COUNCIL HOUSE QUICKER IN 6 MONTHS / learn how to //uk council house #scotland #glasgow
Who gets the highest priority for council housing?
Health, disability or welfare reasons
You must get some priority if you need to move for health or welfare reasons. For example, if you or anyone in your household needs: sheltered housing for older people. supported housing because of a learning disability.
Who is classed as a vulnerable household by the Council Tax Support scheme (CTS)? Receive a War Pension; You or your partner have been awarded the Limited Capability for Work and Work related Activity (LCWRA) component within your Universal Credit award.
Medical Priority is awarded not just on the basis of the particular medical condition but also on how that condition is affected by where the applicant is living and how suitable rehousing would benefit.
Applicants with multiple needs - if someone has two or more needs in Band B, they will be moved into Band A. Nominations - move on from specified agencies – at the discretion of the PO. Negotiated surrender of a tenancy within the Gateway area of operation.
If your current accommodation is affecting your health or you want to change your housing situation for health reasons YOU DO NOT NEED A DOCTOR'S LETTER. You need to complete a self-assessment form which is only available online or directly from the council. A letter from your doctor will not help the process.
You'll be offered a new home sooner if your council or housing association thinks you need to be given priority. This could be if you need to move because you're disabled or living in an overcrowded home. Your landlord could also let you move you more quickly if you're moving to a smaller home.
Support from a local authority. If you are at risk of domestic abuse in your home, you are classed as 'legally homeless'. This means local authorities must help you find safe accommodation or help you be safe in your home. This can be your local authority or one in another area.
Can my son stay in my council house if I move out?
Usually, family members can only take over the tenancy if they have lived there for at least a year. They might have to prove this, so make sure they're registered as living with you. Even if you've checked these things and your children can't take over the tenancy, talk to the council.
Can I apply for a council house if I have a mortgage?
Well you can apply, there is no one that can stop you doing that. Unless you're in an area that has a surplus supply of council housing (!) You can expect a long wait if they even put you on the waiting list. You will be lower than low priority.
If you're vulnerable bailiffs have to treat you with greater care, including giving you more time to respond to letters or demands. They also shouldn't enter your home if you're the only person there.
You will be placed in the Priority Needs band for reasons such as: Being homeless or threatened with homelessness. Living in overcrowded accommodation. You have been a member of the armed forces. You are at serious risk of harm.
You could get a council home more quickly if you have more priority on the waiting list. Tell your council if your housing needs become more urgent. Challenge the council if you think they give you the wrong band or points.
Anyone who is severely overcrowded (that is lacks at least 2 bedrooms) and has 1 other reasonable preference, will now have additional priority when they bid which will improve your ranking when bidding with other Priority Homeseekers.
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has its own rules. You'll usually have to join a waiting list and you're not guaranteed to get a property. Ask your council how long you're likely to have to wait.
How much housing benefit am I entitled to for private renting?
If you rent privately, your eligible rent amount is either your Local Housing Allowance ( LHA ) rate or your actual rent, whichever is lower. The LHA rate is based on: where you live. your household size - find out how many bedrooms you're eligible for.
