Sheltered Accommodation Age Change Consultation

Overview

In order to make the best use of stock and reduce homelessness, Winchester City Council are considering reducing the minimum age at which it lets Sheltered Accommodation.

Winchester City Council currently only lets Sheltered Accommodation to households where the main applicant is 60 years old. The Hampshire Home Choice (HHC) framework states sheltered accommodation can be allocated to households who are 55yrs+. This is in line with other registered providers of housing.