FI17230

Request

1. The total number of social housing properties to which the Council has nomination rights, or that are managed by the Council, as of 26 July 2026. Please provide a breakdown of this figure by the number of bedrooms (e.g., studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, etc.).

2. Over the last 12 months (from 26 July 2025 to 26 July 2026), what was the average waiting time for homeless applicants with a priority need to be offered permanent two-bedroom social housing within the Council's area?

3. In the last 12 months (from 26 July 2025 to 26 July 2026, how many homeless applicants has the Council placed in accommodation outside of the borough (out-of-borough placements) for permanent housing?

4. For the out-of-borough placements mentioned in the previous point, please list the top five local authority areas (councils) to which applicants were most frequently relocated during the last 12 months.

Response

1. Social housing properties are advertised by registered providers with stock in the District through Kent Homechoice the choice-based lettings scheme therefore there is no definitive number.  The following table is for Dover District Council stock only: 

2. 680 days/97 weeks.

3. 109.

4. Folkestone & Hythe, Maidstone, Medway, Canterbury and Gravesham

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