The Department of Infrastructure invited comments on the proposed amendments to the existing public sector general housing Access and Eligibility criteria to gauge public opinion before the proposed amendments are finalised and taken forward for approval by Tynwald.
We received 186 responses to our consultation which were generally in favour of the proposed revisions.
A summary report of responses has been published on the Consultation Hub.
Based upon your feedback we are progressing with the proposed amendments which will be submitted to Tynwald for approval.
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
The consultation is about the access and eligibility criteria for general needs public sector housing which were introduced in 2002.
In line with the recent updating of Older Persons (Sheltered) criteria in 2016, the timing is right for a review such that:
We can continue to have 'affordable and accessible housing which meets our social and economic needs.'
The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments on the Department’s proposed amendments to the existing public sector general housing access and eligibility criteria. This forms part of the Programme for Government under the theme of an 'Inclusive and Caring Island'.
The views received from the consultation will be considered by Department before being finalised and taking forward to Tynwald for approval.
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