Concerns have been raised about how long people wait for social housing in Limerick. A council question requested average waiting times for one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes. The council’s Housing Support Services provided figures showing an average wait of 5.25 years for one-bedroom homes and 5.38 years for two-bedroom homes. Applicants seeking three-bedroom homes face an average wait of 4.73 years. Waiting times vary based on the areas applicants select, with high-demand locations and limited housing supply leading to longer delays. The Allocations Team is preparing to introduce a Choice Based Letting system to give applicants more autonomy to express interest in available properties across a wider range of areas.
"According to a written reply from the council's Housing Support Services, the average waiting time for a one-bedroom home currently stands at 5.25 years, while applicants for two-bedroom accommodation face an average wait of 5.38 years. Those seeking three-bedroom homes are waiting an average of 4.73 years."
"The council noted that waiting times can vary depending on the areas selected by applicants, with high-demand locations and limited housing supply contributing to longer delays."
"Mary Hayes, Senior Executive Officer with Housing Support Services, at Limerick City and County Council confirmed that its Allocations Team is preparing to introduce a Choice Based Letting (CBL) system, which will "provide applicants with greater autonomy to express interest in available properties across a wider range of areas"."
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