| 400 |
Funding & Finance |
The financial resources, mechanisms, and flows that support the provision of supported housing, including funding for accommodation, care and support, and capital development. |
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| 410 |
Funding for Accommodation |
Sources of funding to cover rent and service charges for residents of supported housing. |
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| 410.1 |
Housing Benefit (HB) |
Means-tested benefit to help with rent (increasingly being replaced by the housing element of Universal Credit for residents not in exempt or specified supported accommodation). |
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| 410.1.1 |
Exempt Accommodation Determination |
Process and criteria for classifying accommodation as “Exempt” from certain HB restrictions, allowing for higher levels of benefit to be claimed. |
210.1, 520.2, 810.1 |
| 410.1.1.1 |
Local Authority Questionnaires |
The actual questionnaires used by different LAs to assess Exempt Accommodation status. |
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| 410.1.1.2 |
National Guidance on Exempt Accommodation |
Official guidance documents from DWP, MHCLG, etc., on Exempt Accommodation. |
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| 410.1.1.3 |
Case Law and Tribunal Decisions (Exempt Accommodation) |
Key legal precedents that interpret the “Exempt” rules. |
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| 410.1.1.4 |
Qualifying Criteria for Exempt Accommodation |
Detailed breakdown of each criterion for Exempt status. |
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| 410.1.1.4.1 |
Landlord Status (Not-for-Profit Requirement) |
Rules about the type of landlord that can provide Exempt Accommodation (typically, but not exclusively, a not-for-profit entity). |
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| 410.1.1.4.2 |
Support Provision (Intensive Housing Management) |
Detailed criteria for the type and level of support that must be provided to qualify as Exempt (often described as “more than minimal”). |
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| 410.1.1.4.3 |
Care, Support, or Supervision (Definitions & Interpretations) |
Detailed definitions and interpretations of these crucial terms, drawing on legislation, guidance, and case law. This is where the nuances of “what counts” as care, support, or supervision are addressed. |
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| 410.1.1.4.4 |
Nexus between Accommodation and Support |
Requirement that the support provided is linked to the accommodation itself. |
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| 410.1.1.5 |
Evidence Requirements for Exempt Accommodation |
Types of documentation providers need to submit to demonstrate they meet the Exempt criteria. |
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| 410.1.1.6 |
Appeals and Challenges (Exempt Accommodation) |
Processes for challenging a local authority’s decision on Exempt status. |
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| 410.1.1.7 |
Rent Setting in Exempt Accommodation |
How rent levels are determined and justified within the Exempt rules. Includes consideration of eligible and ineligible service charges. |
230.3 |
| 410.1.1.8 |
Changes and Updates to Exempt Accommodation Rules |
Tracking of amendments to legislation, guidance, and case law related to Exempt Accommodation. |
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| 410.1.2 |
Specified Accommodation Determination |
Process, criteria, and rules for classifying accommodation as “Specified.” |
210.2, 520.2 |
| 410.1.2.1 |
Definition of Specified Accommodation |
Precise legal definition of Specified Accommodation. |
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| 410.1.2.2 |
Categories of Specified Accommodation |
Detailed breakdown of each category of Specified Accommodation (e.g., refuges, hostels, certain supported housing).*. |
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| 410.1.2.2.1 |
Category 1: Domestic Abuse |
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| 410.1.2.2.2 |
Category 2: Hostel |
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| 410.1.2.2.3 |
Category 3: Supported Accommodation |
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| 410.1.2.2.4 |
Category 4: Sheltered/Extra Care (certain types) |
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| 410.1.2.3 |
Local Authority Procedures for Specified Accommodation |
How LAs assess and classify Specified Accommodation. |
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| 410.1.2.4 |
Case Law and Tribunal Decisions (Specified Accommodation) |
Legal precedents related to Specified Accommodation. |
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| 410.1.2.5 |
Relationship to Other Benefit Rules (Specified Accommodation) |
How Specified status interacts with other aspects of HB/UC. |
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| 410.1.3 |
General Housing Benefit Eligibility and Calculation |
Rules and procedures for calculating HB entitlement in cases that are not Exempt or Specified, and general principles applicable to all HB claims. |
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| 410.1.3.1 |
Means-Testing Rules |
Income and capital thresholds for HB eligibility. |
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| 410.1.3.2 |
Eligible Rent Calculation |
How the maximum rent covered by HB is determined. |
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| 410.1.3.2.1 |
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) Rates |
LHA rates for different areas and property sizes (relevant to private rented sector tenancies). |
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| 410.1.3.2.2 |
Rent Officer Referrals |
When and how cases are referred to the Rent Officer for a determination of a fair rent. |
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| 410.1.3.2.3 |
Fair Rent Determinations |
The process by which the Rent Officer sets a fair rent. |
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| 410.1.3.3 |
Non-Dependant Deductions |
Rules for reducing HB based on non-dependant adults living in the household. |
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| 410.1.3.4 |
Under-Occupancy Charge (Bedroom Tax) |
Rules for reducing HB for social housing tenants deemed to have “spare” bedrooms. |
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| 410.1.3.5 |
Benefit Cap |
The overall limit on the amount of benefits a household can receive. |
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| 410.1.3.6 |
Changes of Circumstances |
Rules for reporting changes that affect HB entitlement. |
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| 410.1.3.7 |
Overpayments and Recovery |
Rules for recovering overpaid HB. |
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| 410.1.3.8 |
Appeals and Disputes (General HB) |
Processes for challenging HB decisions. |
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| 410.1.3.9 |
Specific Groups and Eligibility |
Rules for specific groups, such as care leavers. |
110, 130 |
| 410.1.3.9.1 |
Care Leavers |
Specific rules for care leavers’ HB entitlement. |
120.8 |
| 410.1.4 |
Housing Benefit Administration (Local Authority Processes) |
Procedures and systems used by local authorities to administer Housing Benefit. |
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| 410.1.4.1 |
Claim Forms and Procedures |
How to apply for HB. |
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| 410.1.4.2 |
Local Authority HB Departments |
Structure and responsibilities of LA HB teams. |
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| 410.1.4.3 |
HB Performance Data and Statistics |
Data on HB claims, processing times, expenditure, etc. |
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| 410.1.4.4 |
HB Subsidy Rules (for Local Authorities) |
How central government reimburses LAs for HB expenditure. |
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| 410.1.4.5 |
HB Fraud Prevention and Detection |
Measures to prevent and detect fraudulent HB claims. |
960.2 |
| 410.1.5 |
Interactions with Universal Credit (Housing Element) |
How HB interacts. |
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| 410.1.5.1 |
Transitional Protection |
Rules and provisions for individuals transitioning from legacy Housing Benefit to Universal Credit. |
| 410.1.5.2 |
Calculation of Housing Costs Element (UC) |
The methodology for determining the housing costs component within Universal Credit. |
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| 410.1.5.3 |
Managed Payments to Landlords (UC) |
Arrangements for paying the housing element of Universal Credit directly to landlords in certain circumstances. |
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| 410.1.6 |
Historical Housing Benefit Legislation and Policies |
A record of previous HB rules and regulations (important for understanding the current context and for research). |
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| 410.1.7 |
Housing Benefit Caselaw |
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| 410.1.8 |
Housing Benefit Guidance |
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| 410.2 |
Universal Credit (Housing Element) |
The component of Universal Credit that replaces Housing Benefit for working-age claimants. Structure largely parallels 410.1 to reflect the interconnectedness. |
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| 410.2.1 |
Exempt Accommodation Determination (UC) |
Rules, identical to HB. |
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| 410.3 |
Personal Contributions |
Rent and service charges paid directly by residents (or from their other income/benefits). |
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| 410.4 |
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) |
Used to calculate HB (and the housing element of UC) for private rented sector tenancies. |
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| 410.5 |
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) |
Additional payments made by local authorities to help individuals with housing costs in cases of hardship. |
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| 410.6 |
Private Rented Sector (PRS) Leasing Schemes |
Schemes where local authorities lease properties from private landlords to use as temporary accommodation or supported housing, with specific funding arrangements. |
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| 420 |
Funding for Care & Support |
Sources of funding to cover the costs of care and support services provided to residents of supported housing. |
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| 420.1 |
Local Authority Social Care Funding |
Funding from local authorities for adult social care services, based on assessed needs under the Care Act 2014. |
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| 420.2 |
NHS Funding |
Funding from the National Health Service for healthcare needs, including Continuing Healthcare (CHC) for individuals with significant ongoing healthcare needs. |
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| 420.3 |
Personal Budgets |
Funding allocated directly to individuals with care and support needs, allowing them to choose and control their own support services. |
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| 430 |
Capital Funding |
Funding for the development and refurbishment of supported housing properties (as opposed to the ongoing running costs). |
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| 430.1 |
Homes England Grants |
Grants from Homes England (the government’s housing and regeneration agency) for the development of affordable housing, including supported housing. |
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| 430.1.1 |
Affordable Homes Programme |
New. Specific reference to the government’s main program for funding affordable housing, including details of eligibility criteria, bidding rounds, and funding priorities. |
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| 430.2 |
Local Authority Grants |
Grants from local authorities for the development of supported housing, often used to supplement Homes England funding or to fund smaller projects. |
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| 430.3 |
Charitable Funding |
Grants and donations from charitable foundations and other philanthropic organizations to support the development of supported housing. |
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| 430.4 |
Private Finance |
Loans, investments, and other financial instruments from private sector lenders and investors, used to fund supported housing development. |
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| 430.5 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
Companies that own or finance income-producing real estate, including supported housing. This category covers the role of REITs in the sector, their investment models, and their impact. |
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| 430.5.1 |
Major REIT Companies (Supported Housing) |
Specific listing and information about the major REITs active in the supported housing sector. |
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| 430.6 |
Developer Funding Models |
Different financial models used by developers to fund supported housing projects (e.g., Section 106 agreements, joint ventures). |
220.7 |