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Gateway Allocation Scheme
The Council introduced a policy for allocating housing in the district in December 2004. This has been designed to assist households with a housing need in securing appropriate accommodation.
Our policy recognises the varied circumstances and aspirations of households and the resulting diversity of housing needs.
The housing register now provides a gateway to a wide range of housing options, from traditional social rented housing to low cost home ownership schemes, grants and support to help households stay in their existing homes.
The register is divided into five bands ranging from A (maximum preference) to E (no preference). The purpose of the bands is to;
- ensure that those with the most urgent need for accommodation are given the greatest priority.
- to make the most efficient use of available properties.
When a property becomes available, the Partnership will seek to match it with an applicant in band A. If there is more than one suitable applicant, the applicant with the most points will be offered tenancy. Should the applicant refuse the offer, the property will be offered to the applicant with the next highest level of points.
Further information about the five bands and what the criteria are can be found in the documents below.
Persons aged 16 or over are eligible to join the Common Housing Register and indicate the housing options they wish to be considered for.
Gateway Allocation Scheme Policy (228KB)
A summary of the allocation scheme is available in the leaflet below.
Gateway Allocations Scheme Leaflet (365KB)
If you have any comments please contact ;
Housing Needs Section
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
Telephone: 01462 474000
Email: service@north-herts.gov.uk