Housing allocation scheme

Changes to this housing scheme from autumn 2025. How the scheme works, including some frequently asked questions about the changes.

Changes to the Housing Allocation Scheme

A new North Norfolk Housing Allocation Scheme will be introduced in autumn 2025. The changes include new criteria which impact both new applicants and existing applicants who have an active application to the housing register.

Public consultation on the scheme was held between July and September 2024 and generated over 460 responses. The feedback helped shape the final changes to the policy, which Full Council approved in December 2024.

FAQS

We understand you may have some questions about the changes to scheme, so we have created some frequently asked questions.

How the Housing Allocation Scheme works

When someone applies for housing with the council, the criteria in the Scheme determines if they are eligible and qualify for social housing. If they do qualify for social housing they will join the council’s housing register.

The North Norfolk Housing Allocations Scheme has been designed to be used by North Norfolk District Council and the Registered Providers and Housing Associations who participate in the North Norfolk Your Choice Your Home Scheme.

Affordable housing in North Norfolk is a very limited resource and demand is significantly higher than supply. The Council currently has over 2,400 applicants on its housing list waiting for a home. This means that even people with high housing need have to wait a long time for a home.

If you have any queries on how housing is allocated or you would like a copy of the current scheme, please email lisa.grice@north-norfolk.gov.uk