This consultation seeks views on:

• proposals to introduce regulations to enable victims of domestic abuse who need to move to another local authority district to escape domestic abuse to qualify for an allocation of social housing in the new area, and;
• how local authorities are making use of the existing legislation and guidance to support victims who wish to move within and across local authority boundaries.

Scope of this consultation:

• This consultation follows on from a commitment the government gave during passage of the Domestic Abuse Bill to consult on regulations to disapply local connection tests for victims of domestic abuse who apply for social housing.

Geographical scope:

• These proposals relate to England only.

Duration:

• This consultation will last for 12 weeks from 15 February to 10 May 2022.
• Enquiries: For any enquiries about the consultation please contact: domesticabuseconsultations@levellingup.gov.uk

How to respond:

• You may respond by completing an online survey.
• Alternatively you can email your response to the questions in this consultation to: domesticabuseconsultations@levellingup.gov.uk
• If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to. Written responses should be sent to:
  Social Housing Allocations Team
  Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities
  3rd Floor, Fry Building
  2 Marsham Street
  London
  SW1P 4DF

For full details go to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-local-connection-requirements-for-social-housing-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse/local-connection-requirements-for-social-housing-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse

February 27, 2022