PPS 12 Housing in Settlements·Page 64
Common Selection Scheme and Housing Stress Definition
The NIHE, DSD, and Housing Associations operate a Common Selection Scheme that registers applicants seeking social housing on a geographical basis and awards points based on housing circumstances. Applicants with 30 points or more are defined as being in "Housing Stress" and are used for projecting social housing need.
The NIHE, in conjunction with the DSD and Housing Associations, operate a Common Selection Scheme or waiting list for social housing. The Common Selection Scheme incorporates a register of those seeking social housing on a geographical basis.
Applicants are awarded points on the basis of their housing circumstances.
The Common Selection Scheme defines applicants with 30 points or more as being in "Housing Stress". It is those applicants in housing stress which are considered in the calculation for projecting social housing need.
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