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Housing Allocation Policy

The Housing Allocation Policy sets out how Rotherham Council will help those who need housing the most find suitable homes and how our properties are let in a fair way.

The policy considers various legislations and guidance to ensure homes are allocated fairly, as well as give reasonable preference to some groups.

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

To read the Guide to the Housing Allocation Policy in full, you can download using one of the links below.

Download the Guide to the Housing Allocation Policy (PDF)

Download the Guide to the Housing Allocation Policy (Word)

You can download the Housing Policy in full below:

Download the Housing Policy (2023)

Downloads

  • Empty Homes Plan
  • Housing Services: User Guides

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