PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside·Page 28
Social Rented Housing Definition
Social rented housing is affordable accommodation provided by Registered Housing Associations, available to households in housing need and allocated through the Common Selection Scheme prioritising those in unsuitable or insecure accommodation.
Social Rented Housing is housing provided at an affordable rent by a Registered Housing Association; that is, one which is registered and regulated by the Department of Social Development as a social housing provider. Social rented accommodation should be available to households in housing need and is offered in accordance with the Common Selection Scheme, administered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, which prioritises households who are living in unsuitable or insecure accommodation.
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