The Housing Allocation Policy sets out how Rotherham Council will help those who need housing the most find suitable homes and how properties are let in a fair way.
The policy considers various legislations and guidance and sets out who qualifies for Council housing, how priority is awarded and ensures the allocations process remains fair, transparent and consistent.
The guide to the Housing Allocation Policy includes:
- How to apply for the housing register in Rotherham
- Bandings
- Bedroom requirements
- Housing options
- Adapted properties
- Homelessness
- Direct lets
- Adverts and shortlisting
- Virtual viewings
- Offers
- Right not to offer
- Furnished homes
- Types of tenancies
- Cancelling applications
- Right to request a review
