It depends what you mean by “get a council house.” Perth & Kinross Council says the new-build homes they’re developing are usually allocated around two months before the expected completion date, but they don’t give a single waiting-time figure for someone on the general housing list.
| What the council information says | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| New-build council homes are usually allocated | around 2 months before expected completion |
| Current waiting list for social housing | over 873 applicants |
| Delivery of new affordable homes in the council’s wider plan | about 230 homes per year on average over 2025/26 to 2029/30 |
So there isn’t a published “you’ll wait X months/years” answer in the available council information. The time varies by housing need, property type, and what becomes available through the Common Housing Register.