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 new 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

We expect this scheme to be in place by September 2003 and will be writing to all of our applicants about the key changes to the scheme.

If you have any questions or comments about the scheme please email us at rehousing@stalbans.gov.uk

St Albans District Council Allocations Scheme