How is UK social housing allocated? The process explained:
The way social housing in the UK is allocated, and how those decisions are made, is often complex.
Local authorities and housing organisations have to try and match a limited supply of housing with growing number of people in urgent need for a home.
While it won’t always feel fair from the outside, there are clear rules and checks that ensure decisions are based on people’s individual circumstances.
Below the process is explained and some common myths dispelled about who is prioritised for social housing.