Eligibility for Housing Assistance

Am I eligible?

You are eligible for housing assistance if you have a local connection and have lived continuously in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for at least the last 5 years or are habitually resident. You must also be one of the following:

• a British citizen
• a citizen of a country from the European Economic Area
• accredited with immigration status giving you the right to reside in the UK

You are also eligible for housing assistance if you live outside the UK, and:

• are a national of a country from the European Economic Area and have “Worker” status; or the “Right to Reside” in the UK
• are eligible to claim a state benefit (also known as “Public Funds”)
• have a local connection

If you do not meet these criteria advice and assistance will be given about the help available from other agencies.

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Page last reviewed: 04 May 2020