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 Pennycook
Local 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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