Applying for a council house in Midlothian

• A revised Housing Allocation Policy has been drafted to better reflect the changing housing needs in Midlothian.  It provides a clear framework for prioritising applicants based on housing need as set out in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and aims to provide affordable, quality housing for people in need.
  
• The policy is based on a 'Group and Points Model' to meet the aims for housing needs groups and reintroduces lettings targets to ensure fair access to housing.

A copy of the New Allocation Policy document is available to download:

• Housing Allocation Policy Midlothian Council April 2013 (PDF)
• Midlothian Council Allocations Policy summary of main changes (PDF)
  

Information on what the Council is legally required to prioritise in terms of determining the housing need of applicants is available on the following external websites:

• legislation.gov.uk website
• Shelter Scotland website
  

You are invited to give us your feedback on the proposed Allocation Policy either by completing our online survey:

• Allocation policy survey on survey monkey website
  

or by emailing us:

• housing.enquiries@midlothian.gov.uk
  

or you can write to us at:

Freepost RLUR-SKBA-EZEC
Midlothian Council 
Housing Section
PO Box 28974
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1WX