Made under the Housing Act 1996
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Housing Act 1996, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) and Persons Subject to Immigration Control (Housing Authority Accommodation and Homelessness) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Housing Act 1996, Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The 2025 regulations amended eligibility criteria for housing and homelessness assistance in the UK, prioritizing British nationals returning from government-advised evacuations.
These regulations amend existing UK legislation to ensure that British nationals returning from government-advised evacuations are eligible for housing and homelessness assistance in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The amendments waive the habitual residence test for a six-month period following evacuation, allowing immediate access to housing for those who meet specific criteria defined by the regulations.
These criteria include possessing leave to enter or remain in the UK, not being subject to a 'no recourse to public funds' condition, and not being sponsored under certain visa schemes
The Allocation of Housing (Qualification Criteria for Victims of Domestic Abuse and Care Leavers) (England) Regulations 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Housing Act 1996
The 2025 regulations prevented English local housing authorities from using local connection criteria when allocating housing to victims of domestic abuse and care leavers.
These regulations, effective July 10, 2025, prohibit English local housing authorities from using local connection criteria when allocating housing to victims of domestic abuse and care leavers.
The regulations define 'domestic abuse' according to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and specify 'eligible', 'relevant', and 'former relevant children' by referencing the Children Act 1989.
The aim is to improve housing access for these vulnerable groups.