Dorset Council sets up online tracker for social housing wait times
There are currently over 6,000 people on the local housing register
A new online calculator's been created to give people an idea of what social housing is available in Dorset. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/housing-wait-times
Dorset Council hopes it will help people understand how long they may have to wait to be allocated a property in the area where they'd like to live.
Homes were offered to 900 households last year - but there are currently over 6,000 people on the housing register.
Cabinet lead for Housing and Health, Councillor Gill Taylor said:
“We have developed this basic calculator to give people an idea of what housing is available in parishes across the Dorset Council area, in just a few clicks, which can be accessed at any time of the day or night.
“Hopefully the website will help residents to understand how long it can take to be allocated a social housing property in their desired area, allowing them to make choices about their housing options.
“We hope residents will use the results from their search to make informed decisions once they’ve joined the Housing Register.
“The tool is part of our ongoing commitment to improving transparency and accessibility for residents who apply for social housing.”
The council’s Housing Officers can also be contacted by calling 01305 221000.