❓ Hon Alison Xamon asked about the number of applications and individuals on the public housing waitlist and priority waitlist as of April 30, 2021. The Minister for Housing provided the requested data and clarified the nature of the general waitlist.
AnsweredQoN 10Legislative Council
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(1) How many applications are currently on the
public housing wait list? (2) How many individuals does (1) represent? (3) How many applications are currently on the public housing priority waiting list? (4) How many individuals does (2) represent?
public housing wait list? (2) How many individuals does (1) represent? (3) How many applications are currently on the public housing priority waiting list? (4) How many individuals does (2) represent?
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Answered
1 June 2021
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
9 days
(1) - (4) As at 30 April 2021, there were 16,660 applications on the waiting list, representing 28,680 individuals.
Of the 16,660 applications on the public housing wait list, a total of 3,062 were priority listed, representing 5,897 individuals.
Eligibility for the public housing wait list is assessed through a range of factors but is primarily based on the applicant’s income. The general wait list is not an accurate representation of housing need, as some applicants may remain eligible but may be settled in their current housing arrangements.
Of the 16,660 applications on the public housing wait list, a total of 3,062 were priority listed, representing 5,897 individuals.
Eligibility for the public housing wait list is assessed through a range of factors but is primarily based on the applicant’s income. The general wait list is not an accurate representation of housing need, as some applicants may remain eligible but may be settled in their current housing arrangements.
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