Service Description: To register for social housing on the Isle of Wight. The register is administered by the council and covers all the housing associations based upon the Isle of Wight. Housing associations are 'Registered Social Landlords' and not private landlords. All social housing properties advertised on the Island Homefinder Scheme are housing assocation properties as there is no council housing on the Isle of Wight.
Also known as:- Allocations (Housing), Choice Based Lettings, HomeFinder Scheme, Housing List, Housing options, Housing Register, Housing Services
Answer: Sheltered accommodation is self contained accommodation where some support is provided by a warden or manager. Accommodation is usually within a housing complex and might include communal facilities such as a residents’ lounge or laundry room. Residents usually need to be of pensionable age. For further information please contact the Housing Options Team at 7 High Street Newport tel 01983 823040, email [email protected]