Guidance

Housing Benefit guidance for supported housing claims

This guidance provides support for local authorities with their decision-making for processing Housing Benefit claims from individuals living in supported housing.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Details

The guidance also provides background information about the supported housing sector, as well as guidance around the relevant Housing Benefit regulations.

Supported housing is accommodation where residents are provided with care, support and/or supervision to help them live as independently as possible:

Providers of supported housing could be:

  • local authorities (LAs)
  • registered social landlords (RSLs)
  • housing associations
  • charities and other voluntary organisations
  • private landlords
Published 25 May 2022