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By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

The income threshold for access to social housing has increased by £3,500.

 

Single residents with no children earning below £34,500 are now eligible to apply for a public sector house.

 

For joint applicants with three or more children the maximum is £50,500.

 

Tynwald approved the proposals which were brought forward by the Department of Infrastructure at its June sitting.

 

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