Banding Scheme

All applications will be assessed according to the current situation and priority will be given based on the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper categories.

Gold Band

• Accepted as statutorily homeless or street homeless
• Member of armed forces being discharged within the next two months
• Not home-owner with household assessed as needing at least 2 more bedrooms
• Given High priority from the Medical Assessor
• Household is Statutorily Overcrowded as defined in part 10 of Housing Act 1985
• Home is subject to a closing, direction, demolition or compulsory purchase order
• Retiring agricultural worker as determined by ADHAC
• Private tenant served a valid 2-month notice to quit through no fault of your own
• Housing Association tenant and you are required to move by your Landlord

Silver Band

• Accommodated as homeless on behalf of Boston Borough Council
• Living in supported accommodation (not sheltered) and assessed as ready to move
• Determined by the Council to have No Fixed Abode
• Given Medium Priority from the Medical Assessor
• Not home-owner with household assessed as needing 1 more bedroom
• Your home is lacking basic essential facilities through no fault of your own
• Boston Housing Association tenant giving up 2 or more bedrooms
• Household with dependent children unable to live together as a family
• Requiring and eligible for sheltered/supported housing
• Home is assessed as unsuitable for young children
• Experiencing financial hardship as a direct result of current housing circumstances
• Household with dependent children lodging with friends or family

Bronze Band

• Household without dependent children lodging with friends or family
• Assessed as requiring housing with partial support service
• Need to live in a particular area for welfare reasons
• Relationship has broken down, a financial assessment will be required
• Given Low Priority from the Medical Assessor
• Assured shorthold tenant – i.e. a private, insecure tenancy
• Boston Housing Association tenant giving up one bedroom

Copper Band

• No local connection
• Member of the armed forces or a tied tenant with no immediate housing need
• Owner-occupier assessed as not requiring elderly or adapted accommodation
• Deliberately worsened your housing circumstances
• Currently or previously in breach of tenancy agreement
• Have no housing need
• Registrations awaiting assessments
• Having the financial capability to resolve housing needs