Housing waiting lists

HilltopViewer

Hi,

Want to make an inquiry,if anyone knows,that would be great.I have a family member waiting on the social housing list for the past eight years now.Does anyone know how long more they have to wait?Think there going through H.A.P social housing.

Thanks very much!

Gatling

How long is a piece of string ,

If there on hap they might not be on the housing list at all (worth checking out)

Mrs OBumble

What council, and how many bed do they qualify for?

Atlantic Dawn

If they are a single person with no "issues" they will be waiting a good 20 years plus in Dublin.

Mink

I agree with Atlantic Dawn, a friend's aunt was recently given an apartment in south Dublin after waiting 12 years. She has no kids or partner, approx late 50's, physically able but has a few mental/emotional issues.

Mrs OBumble

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

If they are a single person with no "issues" they will be waiting a good 20 years plus in Dublin.

Fair enough: a non disabled single person should be able to house themselves via private rental until they be come elderly.

We don't know if thats the OPs situation though.

justinmg1

Hi op, the HAP scheme has nothing to do with the social housing list. It is a new scheme to enable eligible persons to engage with private landlords to secure accommodation. The contract is between thwm and the landlord and is NOT a social housing property. Once they secure a valid and approved property with HAP Will they be removed from the social housing list. If however they are set on a social housing property try as others have mentioned can be waiting years and years based on the availability in their area. Hope thia helps

HilltopViewer

10 years on list with two kids

Sleepy

It depends on the council they're applying to and heavily in regards to the number of areas they've indicated they're happy to live in. For example: if you only specify Malahide/Howth when looking for housing from Fingal Co Co you could be waiting 20+ years but if you also indicate Blanchardstown, Balbriggan or Swords you'll be housed quicker than that. Engaging with the housing officers also helps.

HilltopViewer

Hi,they are going through Dublin City Council hap scheme,for two bed.Do you know how long more they wait,think there on it since 2008-2009

HilltopViewer

They have two kids and single.Any comments on how long it takes after waiting ten years?

Atlantic Dawn

If you, your partner or the kids have a "recognised illness" you might get up the list more.

Evan La Crey

HilltopViewer wrote: »

Hi,they are going through Dublin City Council hap scheme,for two bed.Do you know how long more they wait,think there on it since 2008-2009

Did they get house yet? When you go onto HAP you can remain on the social housing list if you tell them that you want to remain. You are just on a different list, but you retain your position. It’s called the HAP transfer list. I’m just wondering how many years it might take, so I’d be interested to know if your family member was offered a place yet.

Graces7

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Fair enough: a non disabled single person should be able to house themselves via private rental until they be come elderly.

We don't know if thats the OPs situation though.

Harder than you seem to think. Even for disabled elderly.