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STATES OF JERSEY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING GATEWAY: YEAR END PERFORMANCE REPORT AT 31ST DECEMBER 2012
Presented to the States on 15th March 2013 by the Minister for Housing
STATES GREFFE
2013 Price code: B R.21
REPORT
Introduction
The "Affordable Housing Gateway" was launched in January 2012 and has therefore been in operation for a full year. There have been a number of significant achievements with the implementation of the Gateway –
- A common application form is being used by customers;
- A single waiting list has been created which includes those applicants previously only registered with a Housing Trust;
- All Housing Trust waiting lists have closed;
- All social rented homes are now allocated from the Gateway list;
- Homes are being allocated to applicants in the greatest need, who have been waiting the longest.
- The Gateway is now able to reflect true housing demand in Jersey.
- A total of 497 allocations have been made from the Gateway Year to Date (427 by the Housing Dept, 69 by the Housing Trusts and one by a Parish).
The Gateway is used for new applicants who require affordable housing and also existing tenants who require a transfer to alternative accommodation for one reason or another.
Applicants are visited or interviewed and then assessed against a set of criteria which allows the application to be placed in an appropriate Priority Band. Only Bands 1, 2, 3 and 6 can be reasonably compared with figures generated from the Housing Department's previous waiting list.
BAND | CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLICANTS |
1 | Homeless, i.e. –
suitable
Existing tenant needing to Transfer for decant reason Existing tenant under occupying Any combination of Band 2 characteristics |
2 | Grave overcrowding (opposite gender children sharing a room or more than 2 children in one room) Poor housing standards |
BAND | CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLICANTS |
| Moderate Medical Cases (by Medical Officer of Health determination) Other social housing transfers |
3 | Private Rented Sector tenants who are adequately housed but are unable to afford the current rent – with or without financial assistance |
4 | Presently Adequately Housed – little or no housing need but simply wish to change home |
5 | Register for those who wish to purchase but require some kind of financial assistance to do so |
6 | Multi-Agency Supported Housing – Applicants who will require ongoing landlord support to live independently and are only likely to be housed by certain landlords who can offer that extra care' |
Overall demand remains high in the top priority bands – Bands 1, 2, 3 and 6. This is undoubtedly due to –
- a slowing-down in the supply of new social housing
- a worsening economic climate
- an ageing population.
Demand from new applicants requiring affordable housing to rent
The overall figure demonstrating demand for social rental accommodation for new applicants has increased by 137 applicants over the last 12 months (not including Band 4, as they are deemed adequately housed).
The number of new applicants as at 1st January 2013 comprised 659 families/ individuals. This figure includes those applicants in Bands 1, 2, 3 and 6 only.
Comparison figures for the position at 1st January in previous years are:
2012 – 522 | 2011 – 425 | 2010 – 385 | 2009 – 292 | 2008 – 254 | 2007 – 243 |
During 2012, 315 new applicants were housed, either by the Housing Department or one of the Housing Trusts. Comparison figures for previous years are:
2011 – 230 | 2010 – 206 | 2009 – 256 | 2008 – 235 | 2007 – 207 | 2006 – 270 |
Applicants housed through the Gateway during 2012 – by Priority Band and bedroom quantity requirement
New applicants housed |
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| 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed | 5 + Bed | TOTAL |
Band 1 | 67 | 97 | 23 | n/a | 1 | 188 |
Band 2 | 26 | 42 | 15 | n/a | n/a | 83 |
Band 3 | 3 | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 |
Band 4 | 1 | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 |
Band 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0 |
Band 6 | 19 | 9 | 2 | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TOTAL | 116 | 158 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 315 |
Existing tenants transferred |
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| 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed | 5 + Bed | TOTAL |
Band 1 | 62 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 121 |
Band 2 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 47 |
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Band 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | n/a | 14 |
TOTAL | 84 | 42 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 182 |
Summary |
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Housed by the Housing Department | 427 |
Housed by the Jersey Homes Trust | 30 |
Housed by Les Vaux Housing Trust | 36 |
Housed by CTJ Housing Trust | 3 |
Housed by a Parish | 1 |
Total Applicants Housed in 2012 | 497 |
Total demand for affordable rental
Total number of active applicants assessed through the Gateway, Bands 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
One Bed Need | 505 |
Two Bed Need | 450 |
Three Bed Need | 258 |
Four Bed Need | 42 |
Five+ Need | 3 |
TOTAL | 1,258 |
The figures below represent the properties that would be released by those currently living in a unit of social housing – whether that is with the States or a Housing Trust – when they are transferred to alternative accommodation. Using these figures it is possible to calculate the overall net demand.
Units released Overall net requirement
Bed Quantity | Number |
One Bed | 105 |
Two Bed | 208 |
Three Bed | 104 |
Four Bed | 11 |
Five+ | 0 |
TOTAL | 428 |
Bed Quantity | Number |
One Bed | 400 |
Two Bed | 242 |
Three Bed | 154 |
Four Bed | 31 |
Five+ | 3 |
TOTAL | 830 |
The figures demonstrate a continuing need for one- and two-bedroom units, where particularly the elderly and those younger, smaller families, are clearly struggling to source suitable, affordable accommodation in the private sector.
Rolling 12 month Totals (new applicants and transfers)
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| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
885 |
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| 1,031 | 1,220 | 1,266 | 1,298 | 1,241 | 1,234 | 1,207 | 1,226 | 1,235 | 1,244 | 1,249 | 1,258 |
Gateway Implementation Commenced
New Applicants Active on the Gateway Waiting List at the close of 2012
Band 1 – Highest Priority – this Band refers to applicants who are actually homeless, under eviction notice, in tied accommodation, have urgent medical issues, no rights to current accommodation such as staying with family or forced to live apart as present accommodation is not suitable.
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
56 | 32 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 115 |
Band 2 – This Band refers to cases of overcrowding, poor housing standards, moderate medical issues, etc.
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
85 | 147 | 72 | 5 | 1 | 310 |
Band 3 – This Band reflects applicants whose current accommodation is unaffordable given their personal circumstances
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
117 | 112 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 280 |
Band 6 – This Band is reserved for agency referrals through the Supported Housing Group
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
Band 4 – This Band refers to those who are able to re-house themselves in the private sector without financial assistance
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
100 | 46 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 171 |
Existing tenants waiting for a transfer at the close of 2012
Band 1 – For transferring tenants in social housing this Band refers to those under occupying their current home and urgent medical circumstances
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
60 | 56 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 133 |
Band 2 – For transferring tenants in social housing this Band refers to those suffering from grave overcrowding or moderate medical circumstances
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
66 | 49 | 76 | 25 | 1 | 217 |
Band 3 – There are currently no transfer applicants in this Band, which relates to those tenants who may need to move on financial grounds.
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Band 6 – This Band is reserved for agency referrals for transfers through the Supported Housing Group or Assisted Living Team.
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Band 4 – There are currently no transfer applicants in Band 4, which relates to those who are able to re-house themselves in the private sector without financial assistance.
One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five + Bed | TOTAL |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average time that an applicant has been waiting on the Gateway
Average waiting times within the Bands for new applicants for affordable housing (in months) | |||||
Band | One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five+ Bed |
Band 1 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 | n/a |
Band 2 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
Band 3 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 16 | n/a |
Band 4 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 64 |
Band 6 | 10 | 8 | n/a | 9 | n/a |
Average waiting times within the Bands for existing affordable housing tenants awaiting a transfer (in months) | |||||
Band | One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five+ Bed |
Band 1 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 9 | n/a |
Band 2 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 39 |
Band 3 | NO APPLICANTS AT PRESENT | ||||
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Band 6 | 14 | 10 | 14 | n/a | n/a |
Average Waiting Times – for those housed year to date (31st December 2012)
Average waiting times within the Bands for new applicants for affordable housing now housed (in months) | |||||
Band | One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five+ Bed |
Band 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | n/a | 1 |
Band 2 | 20 | 21 | 29 | n/a | n/a |
Band 3 | 16 | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Band 4 | 16 | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Band 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | n/a | n/a |
Average waiting times within the Bands for existing affordable housing tenants who have now been transferred (in months) | |||||
Band | One Bed | Two Bed | Three Bed | Four Bed | Five+ Bed |
Band 1 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 |
Band 2 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 22 |
Band 3 | NONE HOUSED IN PERIOD | ||||
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Band 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 41 | n/a |
Band 5 –Applicant Summary – for Affordable Housing Purchase Schemes Total Number of applicants in Band 5 at 31st December 2012: 140 Bed Quantity Request
Bed Quantity Request | One | Two | Three | Four + | One or Two | Two or Three |
No. of Applicants | 3 | 29 | 72 | 5 | 7 | 24 |
Number of Children
No. of Children | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ |
No. of Applicants | 28 | 49 | 50 | 11 | 2 |
Income Data
Income Bracket | Number of Applicants |
Less than £15,000 | 5 |
£15,000 – £24,999 | 9 |
£25,000 – £34,999 | 19 |
£35,000 – £44,999 | 24 |
£45,000 – £54,999 | 40 |
£55,000 – £64,999 | 22 |
£65,000 – £74,999 | 18 |
£75,000 – £84,999 | 2 |
£85,000 – £94,999 | 1 |
£95,000 – £104,999 | 0 |
£105,000 – £114,999 | 0 |
More than £115,000 | 0 |
Deposit Availability
Deposit Bracket | Number of Applicants |
None | 21 |
Under £10,000 | 43 |
£10,000 – £29,000 | 50 |
£30,000 – £49,999 | 15 |
£50,000 or more | 11* |
* In most cases these applicants have a flat to sell | ||
in order to release the deposit. | ||
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Share Transfer | Freehold/Flying Freehold | Leasehold |
10 | 13 | 1 |
Breakdown of higher earners and their deposit availability
| None | Under £10K | £10K-£29K | £30K-£49K | £50K + |
24 x £35,000 – £44,999 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
40 x £45,000 – £54,999 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
22 x £55,000 – £64,999 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
18 x £65,000 – £74,999 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
2 x £75,000 – £84,999 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1 x £85,000 – £94,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |