There is a very high demand for social housing in Edinburgh and we can receive over 10,000 bids every week, so it is not possible to contact every applicant. The landlord will contact you if you are being considered for an offer which may take up to three weeks.
How long does it take to get a council house in Edinburgh?
Applicants who are awarded Overcrowding priority are given 40,000 waiting days. They will accrue a further 1 day of waiting time for every day they have the priority until they reach a maximum of 40,366 waiting days after 1 year with the priority.
Please be aware that it can take up to 12 weeks to process your Social Housing application.
How long is the wait for a council house in Scotland?
Edinburgh residents are waiting more than 18 months for social housing in a system slammed by Shelter Scotland as “broken and biased”. Edinburgh Live sent a Freedom of Information request to the city council and discovered that the average waiting time for social housing is 613 days for a single person.
Keep the council updated on any changes
This could be related to a change in medical needs or the number of people living with you. If you have a sudden disability, overcrowding, or other changes, this could impact where you are on the waiting list and may move you up so you get a council house quicker.
How can I get council to move me faster?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
Is it hard to get a flat in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a fantastic place to live, but it’s also one of the most expensive cities in Scotland. Renting a flat with others reduces your living costs and there are always plenty of flatshares advertised in the city, so you’ll never struggle to find a place.
Over 1 million households are waiting for social homes.
How long does it take to get housing benefit sorted?
The council must usually start paying housing benefit within 2 weeks of you providing all the information they need to decide your claim. If the housing benefit team cannot process your claim within this timescale, they should make an interim payment if you have a private or housing association tenancy.
How do I check my position on the housing list?
If you want to know your position on the housing list, ask the local authority. Your position may go up or down depending on the circumstances of other people on the list and as your own circumstances change.
Who gets highest priority for council housing?
You will get more priority for council housing if your home: needs urgent repairs or is in a very bad condition. is unsanitary – for example, has bad drains or sewerage problems. lacks basic washing and cooking facilities.
In 2020, the charity Shelter Scotland estimated 70,000 children were on waiting lists for social housing. The data obtained shows 183,185 households are on waiting lists, with a total of 233,343 adults in this category.
In 2020, the charity Shelter Scotland estimated 70,000 children were on waiting lists for social housing.
| Local Authority | Total |
|---|---|
| Males | 101190 |
| Females | 132153 |
| Adults | 233343 |
| Children | 95293 |
What is classed as priority need for housing?
Check if you could have a priority need when you ask for homeless help. Who has a priority need? Children live with you or you’re pregnant. You’re at risk of domestic abuse. You have a health condition or disability.
What makes you priority need for housing?
8.37 A person has a priority need if they are vulnerable as a result of having to leave accommodation because of violence (other than domestic abuse) from another person, or threats of violence from another person that are likely to be carried out.
Can the NHS help with housing?
Some NHS staff in London can also access help and support in buying or renting in London through the Keyworker Housing Scheme. An eligibility assessment is required. For more information on how to apply visit: Islington Council.
Is Band C good for housing?
Band C is for everyone else who has housing that meets the council’s standards and whose need for rehousing is not so urgent. This includes less serious medical issues, people agreed as homeless and most overcrowding cases. Approximately 53% of applicants are in this band.
You can apply if you’re 18 or over (some councils let you apply if you’re 16 or over). You may be able to apply even if you do not live in the area.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless.
- live in cramped conditions.
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home.
How much of a grant do you get for a council house?
The maximum grant available is €6,000 or 100% of the approved net cost of proposed works. Gross income of household members must not exceed €30,000.
Why is it so hard to rent in Edinburgh?
Competition for property to rent was frenzied in many locations. The average stock levels over Q4 2021 were just 32% compared to the same quarter in 2018.” Increased competition for properties of all sizes also meant rental homes were on the market for much shorter times.
What is the most deprived area in Edinburgh?
These are the 10 most deprived areas in Edinburgh
- Great Junction Street. Topping the list of most deprived areas in Edinburgh is Great Junction Street in Leith.
- Moredun and Craigour. Next on the list is Moredun and Craigour.
- Bingham, Magdalene and The Christians.
- Muirhouse.