A Guide to our Lettings and Points Scheme

Introduction

Daventry District Council operates a Common Housing Register for 13 Housing Associations in the district. Nominations sent must be done so in accordance with the Housing Law and our own policy. You only need to complete one application form. 

The House Act ensures that reasonable preference is given to:

1. People occupying unsanitary or overcrowded housing or living in unsatisfactory housing

2. People who are homeless

3. People who need to move on medical or welfare grounds

4. People who need to move to a particular locality to avoid hardship to themselves or others

5. People who we have a duty to house under homeless law

Our Policy is based upon the above categories. Each application is given a points total according to the Policy and nominations are normally let to those in greater housing need.

Who Can Apply?

We accept applications from anyone aged 18 or over. Applicants who are 16 years old can be considered provided that either Children and Young Family Services Department or a suitable responsible adult is prepared to act as a rent guarantor. The council is committed to ensure that its potential or current applicant is not treated less favourably on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability, age or sexual orientation.

The Points System

Each applicant is assessed and given a points value according to the following scheme: