Wants to up gross income threshold by 14.5%
Increasing the maximum amount a person can earn to be eligible for social housing could help more people access properties.
The infrastructure minister will seek Tynwald approval next month to change the gross income threshold for a public sector home.
Chris Thomas says he’s looking to up it by 14.5 per cent.
He told Manx Radio it’s an important first step:
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