Supported accommodation for young parents in Dudley

Local Housing Allowance, shared accommodation rate

£320 a month (Black Country BRMA, 2026-27, DWP)

Tools

LHA Rate Checker · Supported Housing Benefit Calculator · Universal Credit Calculator

Statutory basis

Children Act 1989 / homelessness duty

Who refers

Social worker / housing options

How the referral works

Children's services, a leaving care team or a midwifery or health visiting team refers, normally with a child in need or child protection plan attached where one exists.

Eligibility

Usually for parents aged 16 to 25 with a child under school age. Provision for parents aged 16 and 17 must be Ofsted registered, and Roomfy does not list it without a verified registration number.

Team

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Housing options

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/housing/housing-advice-and-support/homelessness/

Tell us what you need and we will contact you the moment a room comes up in Dudley.

• Walsall, 9.4 miles, 2 available
• Birmingham, 9.7 miles, 108 available

Can I rent a room in Dudley on Universal Credit?

Yes. Supported and benefits only rooms in Dudley are let to tenants whose housing costs are met by Universal Credit. The listing states which benefits you need before you enquire, so you never chase a room you cannot take.

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

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.

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.

How quickly can I move into a room in Dudley?

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 Dudley today?

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

Referrers can send a request through Find me a room and we will match it against live rooms. Providers with empty rooms can list them free.