You are placed on the waiting list for social housing after the Housing Executive assesses you. Accommodation is usually offered to the person with the highest points total on the Selection Scheme. You are entitled to three reasonable offers of permanent accommodation.

If you are offered permanent accommodation you must complete a year as an introductory tenant before you are entitled to your full rights as a Housing Executive or housing association tenant.

What happens next

After your assessment the Housing Executive will send you a letter telling you your points total. The Housing Executive will place you on the waiting list for permanent accommodation in the areas you selected on your application form. More

Dealing with offers

The accommodation you are offered should be suitable for your needs. You are entitled to three reasonable offers of accommodation. You have two or three working days to decide if you want to accept the accommodation. More

Refusing an offer

You don't have to accept the accommodation you are offered by the Housing Executive or a housing association. You are entitled to three reasonable offers of accommodation. However, if you turn down three reasonable offers of accommodation you won't get any further offers for a year. More