A medical priority is awarded when you have a medical condition or disability and your current accommodation does not meet your medical needs. If your current home meets your medical needs but you need to move for another reason, we will not award a medical priority.
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.
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.
How long is the housing waiting list Ireland?
The number of households on social housing waiting lists dropped by only 4% last year.
How do you get on the housing list in Galway?
If you wish to apply for Social Housing in Galway City, you must complete a Social Housing Application Form and submit a complete Housing Application to Galway City Council. Please note: You can only apply to one housing authority for social housing.
Is depression a priority for housing?
Priority if you need to move for medical or welfare reasons
has health problems that are made worse by where you live. has mobility problems that make it difficult to get around your home. suffers from a mental illness or depression, that is made worse by your accommodation.
Will the council move me on medical grounds?
(criteria may apply to any member of the household)
Medical or welfare priority is awarded where the current housing is adversely affecting the health or wellbeing of an applicant, or member of their household, and whereby a move would positively improve their health or wellbeing.
Can I be moved due to mental health?
Your landlord can’t evict you just because they find out you have a particular mental health problem – this is likely to be direct discrimination.
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.
Can the Council force you to move?
Reasons for eviction from a council tenancy
These reasons are called grounds for possession. They are split into two main types: discretionary grounds – the court must decide if it’s reasonable for you to be evicted. mandatory grounds – the court must order you to leave if the council proves the ground applies.
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.
What does it mean to be shortlisted for housing?
shortlisted on the basis of the following criteria: • the number of housing points you have been awarded; • the type of property you can bid for i.e. ground floor, wheelchair etc.; • the size of property you can bid for; • if it is a local lettings property, in line with the Allocation Scheme which can.
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.
The local authority has 12 weeks from receiving your completed application form to assess it and make a decision on whether you qualify for social housing or not. This timeframe can be extended if the local authority needs additional information, which they will request from you.
How do I get emergency housing in Ireland?
Accommodation. If you find yourself homeless or you think you may lose your home, you should generally contact your local authority to access accommodation. In Dublin and Cork, contact the specialist services listed below. Outside of Dublin and Cork, contact your local Community Welfare office.
Income assessed is net income
The determination of whether an applicant household meets the income criteria is based on a calculation of their preceding 12 months’ net average income prior to the date of receipt of application.
Can a doctors letter help with housing?
It’s best to have evidence to support your request for a review. This could be a letter from a doctor or support worker. Some councils need you to send evidence with your letter – others will ask you to come for an interview and bring evidence with you.
What are three psychological needs that housing can satisfy?
Housing can help satisfy needs for self-expression, beauty and esteem.
Can my mental health team help with housing?
Local authorities, housing associations or charities run supported housing services. Usually charities and housing associations will only accept a housing referral from a council or community mental health team. But some accept self-referrals.
What is a good reason to refuse a council house?
Whether the home is right depending on any disabilities or health conditions you may have. Proximity to any community or support services you may rely on. Affordability of the rent. Other social/personal factors that may make the accommodation unsuitable.
How does housing affect mental health?
Compared with the general population, people with mental health conditions are: one and a half times more likely to live in rented housing. twice as likely to be unhappy with their home. four times as likely to say that it makes their health worse.