Independent living rent
Each resident is charged an independent living rent. These are social rents, set in line with government requirements and significantly below market rents. Tenants are offered a one-year starter tenancy followed by an assured (life time) tenancy.
Service charge
As part of our independent living accommodation, we include a service which provides housing-related support for older people. All residents pay an independent living charge to cover the service and there is usually a communal heating charge at most schemes.
The cost of our independent living support service is divided between all independent living residents and the current charge is £6.29 per week /£27.25 per month. Please note, this support charge is not housing benefit eligible.
Whilst we endeavour to keep the support costs as low as possible, we recognise that some residents may find it difficult to pay the support charge. Our Independent Living Support team and Welfare Benefits Officer will work with residents who are experiencing financial difficulty to explore all possible avenues of alternative funding.