Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 81487
First Homes Scheme
Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what eligibility criteria local authorities may use for the First Homes scheme; and whether his Department has oversight over those criteria.
Answer
Matthew PennycookLocal authorities are required to apply the national eligibility criteria set out in the relevant guidance published on gov.uk here. They may also introduce local eligibility criteria at their discretion. However, any such criteria must be based on local ...
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