1. Western Bay RCC Development Day 24th May 2016
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) David Tovey
Supported Housing Strategic Manager

2. LHA Rates Shared B – £55.23 N - £51.02 S - £57.34
1 Bed B – £80.56 N - £79.78 S - £92.97
2 Bed B – £ N- £91.81 S - £105.94
3 Bed B – £ N - £ S - £115.07

3. LHA Cap A reaction to an increase in social sector rents
A maximum level of HB assistance to be applied to all new HA tenancies from 1st April 2016
For Supported Housing it will be applied to all new tenancies from 1st April 2017
Will take effect from 1st April 2018
Will apply to the net core rent plus Universal Credit eligible service charge
Based on lowest 30percentile of rents in private rented market

4. Shared Rate
This will apply to all those aged 35 and under irrespective of the size of the property
Around 80% of people in this age category change their housing over a 2 year period
1 bed rent/service charge in Swansea £90.14 pw which is £32.80 above the LHA rate of £57.34

5. Supported Housing No definition exists in Wales at present
Opportunity for us to shape it
It’s about people and not bricks and mortar
Potential for supported housing to be expanded and alleviate the impact of LHA
Future funding devolved?

6. Exempt & Specified Accommodation
Allows increased levels of HB to meet additional needs of tenants who need care, support & supervision
Allows a wider range of accommodation related services through Intensive Housing Management
Funded by HB which can be fully reclaimed by LA’s from the DWP
Can subsidise wider costs of services

7. Intensive Housing Management (IHM)
Allows prevention work instead of emergency intervention
Available to non social housing sector
Its about people and not properties
Investment in Tenancy (Community) Sustainment
DWP estimates the total amount of HB paid to supported housing across UK is £2-8bn pa

8. Intensive Housing Management (IHM)
General needs housing management more intensively applied
Additional housing management tasks that reflect the additional needs of tenants with the objective of maintaining & developing independence in relation to accommodation
LA’s can pay enhanced HB claims to meet these additional needs
Fully reclaimable via annual subsidy claims
Investment in prevention

9. Intensive Housing Management (IHM)
Ensuring rent is paid regularly and on time
Explaining tenancy agreement
Organising inspections of tenant’s properties
Offering advice and guidance about property standards
Accessing other support providers
Liaising with relevant agencies
Assisting to reduce rent arrears
Dealing with nuisance issues
Assisting to use equipment safely
Advice and facilitating a move to alternative accommodation

10. Contact Details & any ?'s www.coastalhousing.co.uk