3 & 4 bedroom properties occupied by one occupant

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Dear Kevin
Sheffield City Council passed your Freedom of Information enquiry to us to
answer as Sheffield Homes manages council housing on behalf of Sheffield
City Council.

We allocate homes in accordance with the Council's lettings policy. I have
attached a table from the lettings policy showing the household size
criteria we use as part of the allocations process.

Obviously the number of people occupying a property can change over the
years. Under the current lettings policy, tenants who are occupying a
property that is larger than they need can apply for a housing priority to
move to a suitable smaller property. However as a secure tenant they are
entitled to remain living in their current home if they wish.

The figures for 3 and 4 bedroom properties now occupied by one occupant
are:
Number of 3 Bed Properties with one occupant: 2036
Number of 4 Bed Properties with one occupant: 35

These figures are based on the records we hold on our IT system. Tenants
are encouraged to tell us about changes to their circumstances or the
people living in their homes, but unless do it might affect any benefits
they are claiming they are not obliged to do so. So the figure is not
necessarily 100% accurate.

Tony Willcock
Communications Assistant
Communications Team
Sheffield Homes PO Box 1918
Sheffield S1 2XX
Tel: 0114 273 5165
Fax: 0114 273 6637
[email address]

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Dear Kevin

The total council housing stock in Sheffield is 42,057
There are 12,167 3-bedroomed properties &
361 4-bedroomed properties

Tony Willcock
Communications Assistant
Communications Team
Sheffield Homes PO Box 1918
Sheffield S1 2XX
Tel: 0114 273 5165
Fax: 0114 273 6637
[email address]

Sheffield Homes Ltd - Working together to provide excellent homes and
services, in order to create attractive neighbourhoods for communities
in Sheffield.

Sheffield Homes Ltd is registered in England & Wales No.4967104.
Registered Office: PO Box 1918, Sheffield,
S1 2XX.

The information in this email is confidential. The contents may not be
disclosed or used by anyone other than the addressee. If you are not the
addressee, please tell us by using the reply facility in your email
software as soon as possible. Sheffield Homes cannot accept any
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message as it
has been transmitted over a public network. If you suspect that the
message may have been intercepted or amended please tell us as soon as
possible.
Thank you for your co-operation.

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