Novas Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022
Accelerated provision of social and affordable homes is the cornerstone of
permanently reducing the number of people who experience homelessness
in the state.
By the end of 2022, NOVAS provided 227 tenancies, with the cumulative total
of 311 adults and 343 children living in these homes. These properties range
from one-bed units of accommodation to large homes that accommodate
families with up to seven children. The majority of properties are owned by
NOVAS but we also have a number of leased houses from local authorities,
where we provide intensive tenancy sustainment support to households with
complex needs. Once tenancies are stabilised and life-skills are adequately
enhanced, these tenancies are handed back to local authorities. All our
housing developments and acquisitions are done in collaboration with a local
authority and funded by the Department of Housing. Tenants come from the
social housing waiting list and nominations are decided by the council.
In 2022, NOVAS added 33 units of accommodation to our housing stock; 24
new acquisitions and nine leased properties from local authorities. We also
had a number of developments in progress throughout the year, including a
small development for older people in Finglas, North Dublin. This was built on
an infill site and was tenanted in early 2023.
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