What is the Decent Homes Standard?

This is the standard that the Government has set for all Council homes to reach by an agreed date.  South Essex Homes aim is to achieve this standard by 2012/13.

’A decent home is one which is wind and weather tight, warm, and has modern facilities. It reflects what social landlords spend their money on. To set a national target a common definition of ’decent’ is needed so all social landlords can work towards the same goal’.

The Decent Homes Criteria

A Decent Home must meet the following standards:

1. It must meet the current statutory minimum standard for housing; 
2. It must be in a reasonable state of repair;
3. It must have reasonably modern facilities and services; and 
4. It must provide a reasonable degree of thermal comfort.   

Further details on the definition of 'Decent Homes' can be found on Decent Homes Criteria Link. 

Visit the Department for Communities and Local Government website for more information on the Decent Homes Standard.