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Housing allocations policy

Last updated: 31 October 2024 Allocations Policy October 2024 (docx, 1023.3 KB)

Appendix 4. Explanation of Terms

Explanation of the terms used in this policy

Act

The Housing Act 1996 as amended.

Applicant

The term “applicant” includes single people and couples.

Buckinghamshire

The administrative area covered by Buckinghamshire Council

Change of Circumstances

A change in household circumstances (e.g. address/accommodation, addition of an adult household member) that may affect BHC qualification and/or priority banding

Child

Dependent under the age of 18

Council

Buckinghamshire Council

Household

The term “household” includes all eligible adults and dependent children included in the applicant’s application. Short term sharing arrangements or temporary part time arrangements will not normally be classified as a household member (see Section 3.2)

Housing Register

A database of applicants for Bucks Home Choice

Reasonable Preference category

See Appendix 3.

Registered Provider

A private non-profit making body that is registered and regulated by Government to provide and manage affordable housing (also known as a Housing Association)

Affordable housing is social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.