Epsom and Ewell Borough Council uses a points system to assess the housing needs of applicants. All eligible applicants will be awarded points and placed in the appropriate bedroom category for their household size according to the Council's Allocation Policy. Applicants will also be placed in the appropriate band for the East Surry HomeChoice scheme.
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EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL’S POINTS ASSESSMENT |
Number of points |
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Factors for which points can be given |
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1 |
Unsanitary, overcrowded or unsatisfactory housing |
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(a)Statutory unfitness (certified by the Council’s Environmental Health Department) which: Renders a property dangerous for occupation, or significantly affects the suitability of accommodation for occupation |
1-20 |
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(b) Statutory overcrowded (certified by the Council’s Environmental Health Department) |
20 |
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(c) Facilities lacking |
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WC |
10 |
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Bath or Shower |
10 |
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Kitchen/cooking facilities |
10 |
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Hot/cold water supplies |
10 |
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(d) Facilities shared |
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WC |
5 |
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Bath or shower |
5 |
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Kitchen/cooking facilities |
5 |
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Living room |
5 |
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(e) Room deficiency |
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For each bedroom lacking |
10 |
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For each person requiring an additional separate bedroom for medical reasons (Certified by the Council’s Medical Advisor) |
10 |
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In addition to above where children of opposite sexes are sharing a bedroom and at least one is 6 years of age. |
5 |
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No Living Room |
10 |
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2 |
Medical factors (Certified by the Council’s Medical Advisor) |
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High Priority |
15 |
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Medium Priority |
10 |
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Low Priority |
5 |
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3 |
Need to move on welfare grounds |
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(This would apply where a person has either social or care needs, or other needs on welfare or medical grounds) |
1-20 |
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4 |
Need to move on “hardship” grounds |
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Needs to move to a different locality in order to give care |
15 |
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Need to move to a different locality in order to receive care |
20 |
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Needs to access specialised medical treatment |
20 |
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Wishes to take up employment, education or training opportunity |
10 |
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Applicants who are owed a duty by the housing authority under s.190 (2), s.192 (3), 195 (2), s193 (2) of the Housing Act 1996. |
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s.193 (2) Duty |
50 |
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s.195 (2) Duty |
30 |
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s.192 (3) Duty |
20 |
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s.190 (2) Duty |
10 |
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How additional points may be awarded |
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6 |
Additional preference |
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Victims of domestic violence |
20 |
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Victims of racial harassment amounting to violence of threat of violence |
15 |
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Witnesses of crime, or victims of crime who would be at risk of intimidation if they remained in their current home |
15 |
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Those who need to move due to urgent medical reasons( Exceptional medical circumstances) |
100 |
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Time in temporary accommodation/short term Accommodation provided to prevent homelessness |
Points per month |
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Bed and Breakfast |
5 |
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Housing Association homeless prevention accommodation |
5 |
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Refuge/Hostel |
2 |
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Private Rented accommodation secured by the Counci's Rent Deposit Scheme |
2 |
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Floating Support Scheme |
2 |
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Time on housing register |
Points per year |
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For each continuous period of 12 months that an applicant is registered (up to a maximum of 10 points) |
2 |
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Local connection |
20 |
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A full copy of the East Surrey Home Choice Policy will be available here soon.