Allocation Policy
The Homelessness Act 2002 made it necessary for all Council’s to change how they allocate their homes. We have used this opportunity to review and improve our allocation scheme.
The allocation scheme scheme is an adaptation of our previous policy that takes into account changes required by the Act and improves other aspects of the service to those applying for homes. This includes :-
more choice for homeless people
making better use of our stock for disabled people
additional priority for local people
In May 2009 we introduced Choice Based Letting to allocate housing in the district. If you have any questions or comments about Choice Based Lettings or our allocation policy please email us at rehousing@stalbans.gov.uk or read the following information leaflets.
Council Housing Stock
There are just over 5000 council owned properties in the St Albans district. This information is broken down into area and bedroom size. There is also a further breakdown of properties within St Albans.
Housing Allocation statistics
Between October 2010 and March 2011, there were 164 properties let through choice based lettings in the district. We have shown the breakdown of these allocations by area and size.