Housing allocations policy and scheme

This policy and scheme comes into effect on 31 July 2025 - please refer to the previous policy until then. 

1. 1. Introduction

   1. 1.1. This Housing Allocation Policy and Scheme applies to the Great Yarmouth Borough Council local authority area.
   2. 1.2. This document sets out Great Yarmouth Borough Council's Policy for applications to the Housing Register; the allocation of the housing stock owned by the Council and nominations to housing associations (including those in the Great Yarmouth Housing Partnership), and other organisations, registered with the Regulator of Social Housing (for social and affordable rented and low-cost home ownership properties) and to private landlords.
      • Home England grant funded shared ownership properties on non exception sites are not included
   3. 1.3. Officers act under delegated powers in accordance with this Policy. All allocations and nominations are made from the Housing Register.