The points system

• Homeless or threatened with homelessness: 70 points
• Other homeless: 50 points
• In interim accommodation longer than 6 months: 20 points

• Sharing a kitchen: 10 points

• Sharing a living room: 10 points

• Sharing a toilet: 10 points

• Sharing a bath or shower: 10 points

• Sharing a kitchen: 5 points
• Sharing a living room: 5 points
• Sharing a toilet: 5 points
• Sharing a bath or shower: 5 points

• Sharing a kitchen: 5 points
• Sharing a living room: 5 points
• Sharing a toilet: 5 points
• Sharing a bath or shower: 5 points

• Each bedroom short of criteria: 10 points

• Serious disrepair: 10 points
• Dampness prejudicial to health: 10 points
• Inadequate provision for lighting, heating and ventilation: 10 points
• Inadequate supply of wholesome water: 10 points
• Unsatisfactory facilities for preparation and cooking of food (such as a sink with a satisfactory supply of hot and cold water): 10 points
• No suitably located WC for the exclusive use of the occupants (not awarded if due to mobility issues): 10 points
• No suitably located fixed bath/shower, with satisfactory supply of hot and cold water for exclusive use of occupants: 10 points
• No electricity supply: 10 points

Only awarded if you have been on the waiting list for over 2 years and have other points. 2 points per year for a maximum of five years: Up to 10 points

• Functionality - points awarded if you need assistance or have difficulty with walking, stairs, steps, etc. : Max 32 points
• Unsuitable accommodation: 10 points
• Support and care needs - only applicable to those applying for sheltered or supported housing: Max 30 points
• Home management: Max 14 points
• Self care: Max 16 points
• Primary social needs factors: Max 40 points
• Other social needs factors: Max 40 points
• Complex needs: 20 points
• Underoccupation (for transfer applicants only): 10 points per extra room