Goal

A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians

Indicator - 1.1.6.

Public housing waiting times for priority applicants

Measure of Progress - 1.1.6.1.

Public housing waiting times for priority applicants

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Baseline Measurement

The average length of time that high priority applicants (Category 1 and 2) for public housing waited before being housed during the year ending on the 30th June 2007 was 21 weeks.

Where does this information come from?

Department of Health and Human Services

Why do we use this Measure?

Tasmania’s public housing system should be responsive to those in greatest need.

Explanation of measure

For the purpose of setting priorities, Housing Tasmania uses a housing assessment system to determine a public housing applicant\\\'s level of need. Priority points are allocated to an applicant based on assessments of the adequacy, affordability and appropriateness of their current housing arrangements. Following points allocation, an applicant may be in one of four categories. The highest needs (Category 1) applicants are those with assessed points equal to or in excess of 35. Category 2 applicants are those with assessed points of 25 to 34. The waiting time for priority applicants is the number of weeks between the date the applicant was assessed as Category 1 or 2 and the date of being housed. The waiting time all priority applicants is the average of the waiting times of all Category 1 and 2 applicants who are housed during any year ending on 30 June.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	10% decrease on 2005
2015	15% decrease on 2010
2020	20% decrease on 2015