Transferring to a Housing List in another County In order to transfer to a housing list in another county you must first close your application for housing with the Local Authority Housing Department where you are currently registered. The HAP payments will be suspended to the landlord when you close your housing application and it is important to understand that it may take 12 to 17 weeks for an application with a different Local Authority Housing Department in another county to be processed. You need to be able to cover the full cost of rent while your new application is being processed. In order to do this, you may need to seek an arrangement with the HAP office to cover the usual HAP rent they pay to the landlord during this period so you are only liable for your normal weekly rent contribution and any top-up to the landlord and not the entire rent costs. Allocation of Housing Allocations can be made by the Local Authority for accommodation provided directly by local authorities or to accommodation provided by approved housing bodies. When a home that is suitable for you becomes available, your local authority will check that you still meet all the requirements for social housing. The criteria are: ● Eligibility ● Need ● Connection to the area ● Area of choice When you move into your new home, your name will be removed from the housing waiting list. This is because your housing need is met. You can complete a transfer agreement with your Local Authority in order to remain on the waiting list for social housing if you move into private rented (HAP) accommodation. Where the accommodation is provided by approved housing bodies, the local authority nominates a person from the housing list to take up the tenancy. If you are accepted as a tenant by the approved housing body, the local authority deems that your accommodation need has been met. It should be noted that local authority housing is unfurnished. If you need help with buying furniture and appliances, you can apply to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an Exceptional Needs Payment.
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