Who has priority?
Everyone who is eligible for a Council property is placed on the Housing Register. Your place on the register is determined by the number of points you have (and therefore how urgent your need is). Generally speaking, the greater your need for housing, the more points you will be awarded.
Certain groups are sometimes given priority whenever a new home becomes available, though no one is ever awarded a new home that exceeds their requirements (a single person will never be offered a two-bedroom property, for example).
Generally speaking, priority is given to people who are homeless or who are threatened with homelessness, anyone living in overcrowded accommodation, individuals and families suffering from harassment (including racial harassment and domestic violence), and people with special health, care or physical support needs.
A summary of the points scheme can be found in the ‘Housing in Leicester’ booklet, which is available from any Neighbourhood Housing Office or Housing Options Centre. The booklet can also be downloaded here.
Other priority groups
Everyone will be assessed and a decision made on whether they should be included into a priority category.
Contact numbers
- Alcohol Advice Centre (0116) 222 9545
- Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555
- Belgrave Behano (0116) 266 7673 – Women’s Centre
- Drug Advice Centre (0116) 222 9555
- Gamblers Anonymous 0121 233 1335 – 24 helpline for anyone in the Midlands
- Gay & Lesbian Advice Centre (0116) 255 0667 – Thursday 7.30pm – 10.00pm or answer phone at other times
- Lamp (0116) 255 6286 – Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project
- LASS (0116) 255 9995 - Leicester Aids Support Services
- New Futures (0116) 251 0803 (was Women’s Health in Prostitution)
- Panaghar (0116) 270 5320 – For Asian women at risk from Domestic Violence
- Samaritans (0116) 270 0007 – Listening service for anyone who is desperate, lonely or feeling suicidal
- Sheltered Housing (0116) 254 6064 – Advice and practical help for anyone with housing needs.
- Welfare Rights – (0116) 254 3399 - Advice line, Monday to Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Womens Aid (0116) 244 0169 - For women at risk from Domestic Violence
- The Y Advice and Support Centre (0116 221 2787) – Outreach and resettlement for rough sleepers and single homeless people + advice and support for homeless people
Certain groups are sometimes given priority whenever a new home becomes available, though no one is ever awarded a new home that exceeds their requirements (a single person will never be offered a two-bedroom property, for example).
Generally speaking, priority is given to people who are homeless or who are threatened with homelessness, anyone living in overcrowded accommodation, individuals and families suffering from harassment (including racial harassment and domestic violence), and people with special health, care or physical support needs.
A summary of the points scheme can be found in the ‘Housing in Leicester’ booklet, which is available from any Neighbourhood Housing Office or Housing Options Centre. The booklet can also be downloaded here.
Other priority groups
Everyone will be assessed and a decision made on whether they should be included into a priority category.
Contact numbers
- Alcohol Advice Centre (0116) 222 9545
- Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555
- Belgrave Behano (0116) 266 7673 – Women’s Centre
- Drug Advice Centre (0116) 222 9555
- Gamblers Anonymous 0121 233 1335 – 24 helpline for anyone in the Midlands
- Gay & Lesbian Advice Centre (0116) 255 0667 – Thursday 7.30pm – 10.00pm or answer phone at other times
- Lamp (0116) 255 6286 – Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project
- LASS (0116) 255 9995 - Leicester Aids Support Services
- New Futures (0116) 251 0803 (was Women’s Health in Prostitution)
- Panaghar (0116) 270 5320 – For Asian women at risk from Domestic Violence
- Samaritans (0116) 270 0007 – Listening service for anyone who is desperate, lonely or feeling suicidal
- Sheltered Housing (0116) 254 6064 – Advice and practical help for anyone with housing needs.
- Welfare Rights – (0116) 254 3399 - Advice line, Monday to Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Womens Aid (0116) 244 0169 - For women at risk from Domestic Violence
- The Y Advice and Support Centre (0116 221 2787) – Outreach and resettlement for rough sleepers and single homeless people + advice and support for homeless people
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