Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy

October 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
Full council record

Purpose

To approve the revised policy.

Decision

  1. That the revised Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy be approved.
  2. That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader: City Housing and Assets, in consultation with the Executive Director of Place (delegated to the Deputy Director of City Housing), to approve minor amendments to the Policy, including changes required to reflect legislative or statutory updates, and to approve the withdrawal of discretionary grants where this is considered necessary to mitigate financial pressures.
  3. That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader: City Housing and Assets in consultation with the Executive Director of Place (delegated to the Deputy Director of City Housing), to approve the implementation (go live) date.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 4.30 pm on October 14, 2026

Supporting Documents

Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy.pdf
Appendix 1 - Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy.pdf
Appendix 2 - Details of Mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant.pdf
Appendix 3 - Details of Discretionary Grants.pdf
Appendix 4 - DFG Top-Up Grant Affordability Assessment.pdf
Appendix 5 - Customer Journey Process.pdf
Appendix 6 - Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy Consultation Summary.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Oct 2026
Expected date14 Oct 2026
Originally due27 May 2020
Lead officerDavid Payton, Michelle Garbett