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Housing allocation changes to prioritise those most in need

Changes to the way social housing is allocated in Cardiff are being proposed to ensure the limited number of homes available go to the people in greatest need.

Cardiff Council published a statement on 13 November 2026 headed “Housing allocation changes to prioritise those most in need”.

In its summary, the council said:

Changes to the way social housing is allocated in Cardiff are being proposed to ensure the limited number of homes available go to the people in greatest need.

Read the full statement on the council’s newsroom.

This is a council press statement. It gives the council’s account and has not been independently checked.

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