What are the Benefits & Costs of Sheltered Housing?
The Benefits
- Good quality housing
- Security
- Independence
- Your own front door
- Peace of mind - with help on hand in emergencies
- A support plan, agreed with the scheme Warden, to meet your individual needs
- Company when you want it
- Being part of a community
The Costs
You pay weekly rent and a service charge (where applicable) for the heating and hot water in your property and/or towards the heating in communal areas of the scheme.
There is an added support charge to cover the warden service and City Wide Alarm (new window). If you are already in receipt of Housing Benefit you will not have to pay this charge.
If you are on a low income you can apply to have an assessment to see if you are entitled to any assistance, this is called a Fairer Charging Assessment.
You will receive help and advice on claiming Welfare and/or Housing Benefit at the start of your tenancy.