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Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH)

If you are already on the DASH wait list:

Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH) DASH runs the wait list for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) and modified units at social housing properties and some private landlords in the region.

There is a long wait list for RGI and for modified units. Most people need to find their own rental housing in the private market while they are on the wait list.

You must apply for RGI or modified housing to be placed on the DASH wait list.

Print an application for RGI or modified housing.

Find out more about social housing and RGI.

Find out more about accessible (modified) housing.

DASH Vacancies Site Frequently Asked Questions

You are normally higher on the wait list than people who applied after you. Some people may have priority, meaning they will be offered housing first.

Special Priority applicants

You may be eligible for Special Priority on the DASH wait list if:

You are or have been a victim of human trafficking.
You are living with someone who is abusing you or your children.
You recently stopped living with someone who was abusing you or your children.
Your immigration sponsor is abusing you or your children.

You must be willing to live apart from this person forever.

You must give us proof of the abuse from someone that is working with you professionally. We also need proof that you live with or used to live with the person who is abusing you.

Apply for Special Priority

Overhoused RGI tenants

People who are living in an RGI unit that is too large for them are considered overhoused. They must transfer to a smaller unit, and will be offered a transfer before other applicants on the DASH wait list.

Appeals

If you disagree with a decision about your placement on the DASH wait list, you can appeal to the Regional Review Panel.