North Yorkshire HomeChoice

We have some important updates that we wanted to share with you which might be relevant if you need to move within North Yorkshire:

• New allocations policy:In 2025, North Yorkshire Council and our Registered Provider partners will have a single allocations policy for all of North Yorkshire. This means a more streamlined and consistent approach for everyone.
• Harrogate joins North Yorkshire Home choice: Exciting news for Harrogate residents! You will now have the opportunity to look for housing across the entire North Yorkshire Council area. This change opens up more options for everyone.
• New applications needed: If you’re from Harrogate, you’ll need to submit a new application to North Yorkshire Home Choice once the new policy is in place. But don’t worry, we’ll be here to help you every step of the way. There will be plenty of support available to make this process as smooth as possible. Existing applicants of North Yorkshire Home Choice won't need to do anything. 
• Policy changes: We’re making a few adjustments to our current policy. For instance, the age at which same-sex siblings can share a bedroom will be reduced from 21 to 16. This means some of you might need a larger property than before. If you’re affected by these changes, we’ll reach out to you directly to discuss your options.
• Stay informed: We’ll keep you updated with more information in the new year. You can find updates on the North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire Home Choice websites, so be sure to check those regularly.

We understand that changes can sometimes be a bit daunting, but we’re here to support you through this transition. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re looking forward to working together to make these improvements beneficial for everyone.

Maple Creek is a sheltered housing scheme of 32 self-contained one bedroomed flats for residents of 60 years of age or older not far from the Market Square in Masham.  There is a shared common room and sitting room, a fully adapted bathroom, laundry facilities, and a hairdressing salon where a local hairdresser offers appointments.  There is a mixture of smaller flats that would be ideal for a single person and larger flats that would suit a couple.  The flats all have an emergency warden call system which is monitored 24 hours. If you are interested in sheltered housing or want more details please contact Debbie Yates at  deborah.yates1@northyorks.gov.uk 

The North Yorkshire Council Housing Allocations Consultation closed on December 17th and we would like to thank those North Yorkshire Home Choice applicants and wider stakeholders for taking part. The results of the consultation and all comments received are currently being reviewed 

North Yorkshire Home Choice will be operating an extended bidding period over the christmas holidays. Available properties will be advertised from Thursday 21st of December until Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Following the formation of the new North Yorkshire Unitary Authority council in April 2023, the council has until April 2025 to have a single policy and allocation scheme for North Yorkshire.  You now have until 17th December 2023 to take part in the consultation and have your say on the proposed draft policy, which includes a unified ‘Home Choice’ scheme for the county.   To take part please visit Housing allocations policy consultation | North Yorkshire Council