Supported accommodation is usually rented from the Council or a housing association.
You can find out the rent and any service charges for a property by contacting:
- your local neighbourhood housing office for Council properties, or
- the housing association directly for their properties
Service charges
In addition to rent, there may be service charges that apply to the accommodation. Many of these charges are eligible for Housing Benefit in the same way as the rent.
However, any charges for heating and lighting are not covered by Housing Benefit and must be paid by the tenant.
Support services
All supported accommodation includes a support service. There is a charge for this support, which is assessed under the Council's non-residential charging policy, similar to home care services.
Support service charges vary and are based on the cost of providing a particular service. You may be able to get a reduction in these charges, depending on your personal circumstances.
Financial assessment
Before deciding whether to move into supported accommodation, you can ask us for a financial assessment to estimate how much you may need to contribute towards support costs.