Hostels, supported housing and move-on rooms in Birmingham

Tell us what you need and we will match you as rooms go live.

Local Housing Allowance, shared accommodation rate

£78.61 a week (Birmingham BRMA, 2026-27, DWP)

Check the LHA rate for your postcode · Universal Credit calculator

Team

Birmingham City Council

Phone

0121 303 7410

Housing options

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20207/homelessness/1191/homelessness_services

Duty to Refer

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20207/homelessness/1782/homelessness_reduction_act_-_duty_to_refer/2

• Washwood Heath B8, 15 available
• Handsworth Wood B20, 14 available
• Sparkhill B11, 13 available
• Bordesley Green B9, 11 available
• Selly Oak B29, 10 available
• Aston B6, 6 available
• Handsworth B21, 6 available
• Stechford B33, 6 available
• Small Heath B10, 5 available
• Quinton B32, 5 available
• Edgbaston B15, 4 available
• Acocks Green B27, 4 available
• Balsall Heath B12, 3 available
• Erdington B23, 3 available

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• Mental health need
• Recovery
• Young parent

What is supported or exempt accommodation?

Housing such as a hostel or supported house where the landlord, or someone on their behalf, gives you care, support or supervision. Your rent there is covered by Housing Benefit from the council rather than the Universal Credit housing amount.

Does Universal Credit pay rent in supported housing?

Usually not. If you live in supported or sheltered housing, such as a hostel, that gives you care, support or supervision, you claim Housing Benefit from the council for your rent instead. You can still claim Universal Credit for your living costs. Service charges for things like meals, heating, energy in your room or support are usually yours to pay.

Will I have to pay anything myself?

Often a weekly service charge for things Housing Benefit doesn't cover, such as heating, energy in your room, meals or some support. Enter it in the calculator to see it next to your income.

What is the difference between supported and transitional housing in Birmingham?

Supported accommodation requires Universal Credit. Transitional accommodation requires Universal Credit plus at least one of LCWRA, PIP, Carers Allowance or ESA. Both cover rent through benefits, so the room listing shows a service charge rather than a rent figure.

How quickly can I move into a room in Birmingham?

Every listing shows its available from date. Once you enquire, the provider has one working day to respond, so most tenants hear back the next working day and arrange a viewing from there.

What if there is nothing suitable in Birmingham today?

Tell us what you need and we match you as new rooms go live in Birmingham. You get an alert the same day a room that fits your benefits and budget is listed.