AQW 44211/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on any progress made towards implementing a revised Decent Homes Standard, given that the recent consultation closed on 4 March 2026.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 17 April 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 17 April 2026
- Answer due by
- 5 May 2026
- Answered
- 1 May 202614 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Department is currently analysing all consultation responses and recommendations. This work will inform the development of a draft summary report, which the Department aims to publish by summer 2026.
Subject to the outcome of this analysis, the Department intends to finalise and publish the revised Decent Homes Standard by the end of 2026. It is anticipated the revised standard will come into effect in 2030/31.