Support with maximising Benefits Possible DLA/PIP claims If this identifies that the applicant will not be able to afford the property and would cause financial hardship putting the tenancy at risk the final offer will not be made. If there is other support the Association can offer to enable the applicant to afford the property, the offer may be made with additional clauses to engage with services and support. If support is refused then the offer will be withdrawn. 7.3 PROPETY SIZE CRITERIA Applicants must meet the criteria for the size of property they are applying for in line with the following guidelines. This is to ensure full occupancy of properties and to reduce those under occupying properties avoiding any reduction in Housing Benefit. The Association will allocate in accordance with the Bedroom Allowance under Local Housing Allowance rates:- One bedroom per couple One bedroom person aged 16 or over regardless of sex One bedroom for two children aged 10 to 15 of same sex One bedroom for each aged 10 to 15 years of different sex One bedroom per two children less than 10 years old regardless of sex applicants are working full time and paying full rent we will be flexible with under occupancy of 2 bed flats. (However applicants must be able to demonstrate they have been working in their current job for a minimum of 6 months and provide evidence of this) ASSESSING HOUSING NEED 7.4.1 Before an application can be assessed correctly all the supporting information must be provided, i.e. proof of homelessness, medical information and references. The application will be assessed the Associations banding system and given priority A, B or C. Priority A Homeless, in priority need and vulnerable Severe harassment Clearance and re-development Serious medical cases Under Occupation for applicants wishing to move from family (3 bedroom and above only) homes to 1 or 2 bed apartments. Leaving Forces Serious Disrepair (Cat 1 Hazard) Priority B Overcrowding Medical applications Potentially homeless Less serious harassment Extensive disrepair No fixed abode Move On/Leaving Care Applicants wishing to move for employment reasons Support Reasons Leaving Prison Priority C
Support with maximising Benefits Possible DLA/PIP claims If this identifies that the applicant will not be able to afford the property and would cause financial hardship putting the tenancy at risk the final offer will not be made. If there is other support the Association can offer to enable the applicant to afford the property, the offer may be made with additional clauses to engage with services and support. If support is refused then the offer will be withdrawn. 7.3 PROPETY SIZE CRITERIA Applicants must meet the criteria for the size of property they are applying for in line with the following guidelines. This is to ensure full occupancy of properties and to reduce those under occupying properties avoiding any reduction in Housing Benefit. The Association will allocate in accordance with the Bedroom Allowance under Local Housing Allowance rates:- One bedroom per couple One bedroom person aged 16 or over regardless of sex One bedroom for two children aged 10 to 15 of same sex One bedroom for each aged 10 to 15 years of different sex One bedroom per two children less than 10 years old regardless of sex applicants are working full time and paying full rent we will be flexible with under occupancy of 2 bed flats. (However applicants must be able to demonstrate they have been working in their current job for a minimum of 6 months and provide evidence of this) ASSESSING HOUSING NEED 7.4.1 Before an application can be assessed correctly all the supporting information must be provided, i.e. proof of homelessness, medical information and references. The application will be assessed the Associations banding system and given priority A, B or C. Priority A Homeless, in priority need and vulnerable Severe harassment Clearance and re-development Serious medical cases Under Occupation for applicants wishing to move from family (3 bedroom and above only) homes to 1 or 2 bed apartments. Leaving Forces Serious Disrepair (Cat 1 Hazard) Priority B Overcrowding Medical applications Potentially homeless Less serious harassment Extensive disrepair No fixed abode Move On/Leaving Care Applicants wishing to move for employment reasons Support Reasons Leaving Prison Priority C
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