Where you could live

You may decide that you would like to continue to live with your family, or you may decide you would like the chance to try and live independently.

So what type of housing is available in Norfolk?

This type of housing has to be applied for and housing is allocated based on need and priority
The benefits are that landlords are regulated and governed by set standards. Generally the tenancy is the most secured and rents are set at a level which reflects housing benefits
The drawback is that the demand greatly exceeds supply

Private landlords are not concerned with allocation or priority of need
There is more choice over property and location
This can mean less security of tenancy
Private rent can be more expensive and housing benefit may not cover all the cost
Some landlords do not rent to people on housing benefits

An option that brings together the benefits of social and private housing
The benefit is you are protected as a tenant, as the housing associations are regulated
There is no allocation process

This helps people with limited funds to buy a property
Uses the support for mortgage ownership and home ownership long-term disability guidelines
To be eligible for this option, the following criteria must be met:
- Have a long-term disability
- Have a housing need
- Claim higher rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and are within the employment support group

Options could include:
- Outright ownership
- Mortgage
- Inheritance of property
- A group of families may purchase a property together or may pay towards some of the costs