For a phone call from the council

[Deleted User] · 16-10-2020 3:37pm #1

Hi all I’m on the housing list nearly 5 years now and I got a phone call to come down or the town all for 10am Wednesday for an assessment. I asked was I being offered something and she said we will talk in person and wanted to know what payment I’m on and I said disability and she said she will see me Wednesday don’t forget.

Is this a sign of getting something as the last 5 years have been awful for me.

Please god now!

SourSessions · 16-10-2020 3:42pm

Good luck to you! I'm 10+ years now.

Private Joker · 16-10-2020 3:48pm

Who are you meeting, is it a housing liaison officer?
That might give you an indication.

[Deleted User] · 16-10-2020 5:05pm

Private Joker wrote: »

Who are you meeting, is it a housing liaison officer?
That might give you an indication.

Housing officer yes for a meeting at 10pm

[Deleted User] · 16-10-2020 5:54pm

SourSessions wrote: »

Good luck to you! I'm 10+ years now.

Thank you and I hope you get sorted also

Gatling · 16-10-2020 6:26pm

Just bear in mind that there is a number of local authorities carrying out assessments to see if people are eligible for housing ,
Go in with an open mind just in case that's all it is , depending on what housing list your on 5 years doesn't sound like a lot of time ,I know last year south Dublin applicants who got housed were 10+ years on the waiting list ,
Are you using the choice based lettings website at all

[Deleted User] · 16-10-2020 6:47pm

Gatling wrote: »

Just bear in mind that there is a number of local authorities carrying out assessments to see if people are eligible for housing ,
Go in with an open mind just in case that's all it is , depending on what housing list your on 5 years doesn't sound like a lot of time ,I know last year south Dublin applicants who got housed were 10+ years on the waiting list ,
Are you using the choice based lettings website at all

Choice based letting is not here in limerick, well it was but it was only for one house

Hopefully something good will happen Wednesday god going

Dangee4050 · 22-10-2020 10:09pm

Any updates? They normally offer a few weeks after those calls

[Deleted User] · 22-10-2020 10:13pm

Dangee4050 wrote: »

Any updates? They normally offer a few weeks after those calls

I had my assessment on Wednesday and I went in and they asked me questions like could I take care of a place max pay bills and rent and asked me if I drank or smoke and have I ever been in trouble with the law etc? then she said she has to write up a report and it will go up to allocations team.

What does that mean? Good sign?

Dangee4050 · 24-10-2020 8:37pm

Were you asked for bank statements and photo Id etc?
If you were asked for the above with those questions in your interview, it’s very likely you are going to receive an offer within the coming weeks/months. Have you selected approved housing bodies on your application? Good luck.

[Deleted User] · 25-10-2020 12:35am

Dangee4050 wrote: »

Were you asked for bank statements and photo Id etc?
If you were asked for the above with those questions in your interview, it’s very likely you are going to receive an offer within the coming weeks/months. Have you selected approved housing bodies on your application? Good luck.

I wasn’t asked for bank statement or photo id I was called in because a TD I deal with got me this assessment.

Yes I have selected approved housing bodies on my application.

So you think I might be offered something soon? God I hope so and thank you.

Gatling · 25-10-2020 2:25pm

It sounds like an assessment ,5 years out of an average of 10+ across the country isn't that long on the list , especially if you don't have children or urgent medical needs that would require you to be housed .
If there is not many 1 bed properties you could be waiting another good few years.

Dangee4050 · 25-10-2020 5:25pm

Sorry I didn't realise, that you don't have children and your down for a one bed? In that case it could be just an assessment, considering a TD was involved. In my experience they're not much help.
Housing bodies seem to be the only ones building one bed properties at the moment. I've heard of people being housed after 5 years in different counties so you never know.

[Deleted User] · 25-10-2020 5:49pm

Dangee4050 wrote: »

Sorry I didn't realise, that you don't have children and your down for a one bed? In that case it could be just an assessment, considering a TD was involved. In my experience they're not much help.
Housing bodies seem to be the only ones building one bed properties at the moment. I've heard of people being housed after 5 years in different counties so you never know.

I hope so and thank you for your reply

[Deleted User] · 13-01-2021 7:15pm

Got a phone after 4 years I got an apartment it’s two bedrooms I’m getting the letter tomorrow I’m so excited

I don’t I have anything it will be a empty place so what can I do for help aka bed, fridge, freezer washing machine and more I have nothing.

Gatling · 13-01-2021 7:23pm

Ah delighted for you , congratulations on your new home ,

Contact social welfare your likely entitled to an exceptional needs payments to help with furniture ,bed ,and some white goods ,some welfare officers aren't as generous as others ,for all else st Vincents , charity shops , Facebook or adverts

[Deleted User] · 13-01-2021 9:23pm

Gatling wrote: »

Ah delighted for you , congratulations on your new home ,

Contact social welfare your likely entitled to an exceptional needs payments to help with furniture ,bed ,and some white goods ,some welfare officers aren't as generous as others ,for all else st Vincents , charity shops , Facebook or adverts

Thank you

For a phone call from the council

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