Housing Register
The Island HomeFinder system, our local Housing Register
The Island HomeFinder system, our local Housing Register, provides data relating to the needs of local households that are looking for affordable housing. In most cases it is likely to be affordable rented accommodation. The data held is regularly updated but does not fluctuate significantly.
| Number of bedrooms needed | Number of households in need |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1285 |
| 2 | 754 |
| 3 | 434 |
| 4 | 117 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 2 |
| Total | 2617 |
Newport is the preferred option for people seeking 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom accommodation
The preferred option for those seeking 5+ bedroom accommodation is Sandown and Shanklin.
For 1-bedroom accommodation Ryde and Sandown are also popular choices.
Sandown also features as a popular choice for those seeking 3-bedroom accommodation.
Registered Providers (RPs) are the key provider of affordable rented homes for Island people.
The Isle of Wight Council has very limited housing stock of its own.
With only approximately 6400 units of RP affordable rented accommodation available Island wide there is consistent pressure on this resource.
People experience lengthy delays in moving to permanent affordable rented accommodation.
220 homeless households are currently supported in temporary accommodation. Demand has doubled over the past 3 years and continues to increase.
Accommodation unit of different sizes are rented directly by the council for this purpose. We are currently using the following:
- 36 units of 1 bedroom accommodation
- 89 units of 2-bedroom accommodation
- 67 units of 3-bedroom accommodation
- 23 units of 4-bedroom accommodation
- 3 units of 5-bedroom accommodation
- 2 units of 6-bedroom accommodation
The accommodation type varies and currently includes bed and breakfast, single units and caravans.
The council is committed to eliminating our use of bed and breakfast accommodation as soon as is possible.
Contact information
Email: Propertydevelopment@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: 01983 821000
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