Jersey Housing Law

Houses in Jersey are classified as available for occupation by residents with either ‘A-H’, ‘J’, or ‘K’ housing qualifications or ‘Unqualified’.  A brief explanation of these categories is given below:

A-H – local residents qualifying on basis of length of residency in Jersey.  For newcomers the qualifying period is 12 years.  For Jersey born people an aggregated 10 year period is required.

J – “essentially employed” individuals as determined by the Housing Department

K – individuals whose residence in the island “can be justified on social or economic grounds" and where the applicant will make a major contribution to the Island’s tax revenue.

Unqualified – individuals who do not have one of the above qualifications can only occupy properties classified as "unqualified".

To confirm your housing qualification status contact The Housing Department, P.O. Box 587, Jubilee Wharf, The Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8XT, Tel: 01534 448905