Housing need priority ratings
To qualify for social housing a client must be assessed as having a housing need priority rating of 'at risk' (priority A) or serious (priority B).
Note clients who are assessed as moderate need (priority C) and low or no need (priority D) do not qualify for social housing and are not placed on the register. You will need to discuss other housing options [no link find out why] with these clients as they may qualify for other housing assistance.
The priority ratings for the assessment of housing need as determined by the Social Allocation System (SAS) are:
Risk rating | Short description | Detailed description |
A | At risk | The well-being of the household is being severely affected (or is seriously at risk) and there is an immediate need for action due to the unsuitability and/or adequacy of their current housing. Further, the household is unable to access and/or sustain suitable, adequate and affordable alternative housing. |
B | Serious housing need | The well-being of the household has been affected in a significant and persistent way due to the unsuitability and/or inadequacy of their current housing. The household is highly unlikely to be able to access and/or sustain suitable, adequate and affordable alternative housing |
C | Moderate need | The household is disadvantaged and this is likely to be compounded over time due to the unsuitability and/or inadequacy of their current housing. The household can access and sustain alternative housing with assistance. |
D | Low or no need | Households experiencing low housing need for which there are other viable housing options. The household can access and sustain alternative housing without assistance. |
The priority rating depends on the level of risk that is calculated under each category.
