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    Social housing

    There is no council housing in Hastings, but there is social rented housing, owned by Registered Providers (Housing Associations), which is let at relatively low rents.

    If you would like a social housing property you need to join the Council's Housing Register and bid on properties through the Homemove website.

    What is the Sussex Homemove Scheme?

    Hastings Borough Council does not own any council housing.  Social housing in Hastings is provided by housing associations and registered providers through the Sussex Homemove Scheme.

    For details of the scheme and how to apply go to this Section.

    How long will I have to wait for social housing?

    The waiting time for allocation of social housing varies in accordance with the type and availability of property. The following table lists all the lettings during a fixed period during 2022:

    Lettings between 01 January 2022 and 31 December 2022:
    Type / SizeBand A:Band B:Band C:Band D:
    Number of letsLongest waitNumber of letsLongest waitNumber of letsLongest waitNumber of letsLongest wait
    Sheltered accommodation166 years127 years417  months54 years
    Studio general needs*0 0 116  months0 
    1 bed general needs*336 years135  months712  months17 weeks
    2 bed flat/maisonette*4035  months0514  months0
    2 bed house106 years00 0 
    3 bed flat/maisonette328  months15 years115 months0 
    3 bed house176 years000 
    4 bed house000 0 
    5 bed house00 0 0 
    Total Per Band119 14 18 6 

    *A significant number of these properties are for sheltered housing or age restricted properties, which is accommodation reserved for people aged 55 years and over.

    How many people are on the waiting list?

    This table shows the number of households waiting for a property as at 31 December 2022.
    BandBedrooms required
    1 Bed*2 Bed*3 Bed4 Bed**5 Bed**6 Bed or more**
    A207151743452
    B15191903981
    C1011221412210
    D111240000
    Total All
    Bands
    57038830595143
    Properties let
    from 01 January
    2022 to 31
    December 2022
    110*76*283**0**0**

    *These include a large number of sheltered properties for over 55's.
    ** Those with more than a four bedroom need are allowed to bid on a four bedroom property.

    The number of household waiting for a property is much larger than the number of properties available and wait times can be long.

    The total number of households waiting for a property at 31 December 2022 is 1375.

    The total number of properties let through Sussex Homemove from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 is 157.

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