Clause 37. Transition to alternative housing grant: Eligibility

37

Transition to alternative housing grant: Eligibility

(1)

An applicant is eligible for a transition to alternative housing grant under this Part if MSD is satisfied that the applicant-

(a)

the applicant meets the universal entrance criteria; and

(b)

is a tenant of social housing; and

(c)

is moving to alternative housing for at least 28 days, which MSD is satisfied they are likely to retain; and

(d)

is not ineligible for a grant under subclause (3).

(2)

The criteria in clauses 6(1)(b) and (c) do not apply to grants under this Part (see clause 6(2) of this programme).

(3)

An applicant is ineligible under subclause (1) if

(a)

they have already given notice to terminate their RTA agreement for social housing; or

(b)

their social housing eligibility has been reviewed under section 117(1)(b) of the PaCHMA and the agency has determined that they are no longer eligible for social housing; or

(c)

at any time, MSD has paid a transition to alternative housing grant to the applicant.