Decent Homes Standard Consultation

Overview

The Department first introduced the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) in June 2004 to promote measurable improvements to housing in Northern Ireland. However, whilst comparable standards in other jurisdictions have been reviewed and updated, particularly in recent years, there have been no changes to the DHS here since it was introduced.

As the current DHS in Northern Ireland is now below the minimum standards implemented in other UK jurisdictions and has not kept pace with Building Standards, environmental issues, and health and safety issues, consideration must be given on how to enhance the current standard.

The consultation sets out proposals to be considered for the revised DHS.  We are seeking your views as it is important that all interested parties are given the opportunity to engage with the Department and to provide essential feedback. This will ensure a comprehensive review process where all feedback is considered, to identify issues and potential solutions.

To view the current Decent Homes Standard click the following link: Decent homes standard | Department for Communities

A table has been drafted for quick reference to the current DHS.

To view the consultation document click here.

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